Didcot to Wantage Railway Path loop from Didcot

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Didcot to Wantage Railway Path loop from Didcot

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Didcot to Wantage Railway Path loop from Didcot

02:53

11.0km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.65 km

Traditional Cottages of Harwell

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4.56 km

Icknield Way at North Wessex Downs

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Bridleway over the A34 - connecting up to Harwell Labs

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4.90 km

View of North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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Great All Around Views

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5.22 km

View of Didcot from North Wessex Downs

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As of April 2021 the road is temporarily shut to traffic but open to cycles

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5.39 km

Chilton Road (Cyclists and Walkers Only)

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In Mar 2022, still closed for road users - blocked off with concrete bollards.

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8.22 km

Didcot to Wantage Railway Path

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Disused railway line, perfectly flat and straight.

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.05 km

2.75 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.62 km

3.38 km

1.39 km

349 m

150 m

104 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

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Saturday 10 October

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Didcot to Wantage Railway Path loop from Didcot

Traditional Cottages of Harwell

Icknield Way at North Wessex Downs

View of North Wessex Downs National Landscape

View of Didcot from North Wessex Downs

Chilton Road (Cyclists and Walkers Only)

Didcot to Wantage Railway Path

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