Manton Down – Big Swooping Downhill loop from Marlborough

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Manton Down – Big Swooping Downhill loop from Marlborough

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Manton Down – Big Swooping Downhill loop from Marlborough

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19.2km

220m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.08 km

Wessex Ridgeway Trail

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The Wessex Ridgeway is a long distance, ridge-top footpath that runs from Marlborough in Wiltshire to Lyme Regis in Dorset. Whilst this is only a small section of the route, …

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6.91 km

Expansive View Along Dirt Road, North Wessex Downs

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7.39 km

Manton Down

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Steep climb on lovely gravel following the Wessex Ridgeway up Manton Down. A beast if you're unlucky enough to be riding into a headwind!

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10.6 km

Big Swooping Downhill

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15.8 km

Chiseldon and Marlborough Railway Path

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ROUTE 482
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A lovely wooded area close to Marlborough which offers great walking and cycling.

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16.1 km

Chiseldon and Marlborough Railway Path (NCN Route 482)

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I loved this route as it follows an old railway line for several miles and is a very good condition track, reasonably wide, fast and fun.

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18.7 km

Greggs Bakery, Marlborough

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19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.53 km

3.99 km

2.67 km

1.95 km

1.59 km

507 m

Surfaces

9.12 km

3.47 km

3.01 km

2.12 km

1.25 km

256 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Manton Down – Big Swooping Downhill loop from Marlborough

Wessex Ridgeway Trail

Expansive View Along Dirt Road, North Wessex Downs

Manton Down

Big Swooping Downhill

Chiseldon and Marlborough Railway Path

Chiseldon and Marlborough Railway Path (NCN Route 482)

Greggs Bakery, Marlborough

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