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Cycling off-road (Photo: VisitWiltshire)

Cycling in Wiltshire

Wiltshire has more than 8,200 paths for walkers and cyclists to explore. Walking and cycling in Wiltshire's peaceful, glorious countryside will show you rural England at its very best.

The Wiltshire Cycleway threads its way through Wiltshire along quiet country lanes and passes many of the county's most attractive places to visit. The 160 mile cycle route is supplemented by a network of shorter loops offering a wide choice of distance and terrain.

Below you will also find 5 cycle routes in Wiltshire and surrounds which can be downloaded as PDF files.

You will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDFs of the routes. If you do not have it, click here to download it free of charge.

These Wiltshire cycle routes have been funded by Leader + Sustain the Plain initiative and the SW RDA Rural Renaissance funding.

For detailed ordnance survey maps of all cycle routes in Wiltshire or to purchase guide books please go to www.sustrans.org.uk

Also, don't miss the Erlestoke Blast Enduro on 19th Septmeber 2010. The event has evolved into a challenging, fun and friendly off-road Mountain Bike Event suitable for leisure riders and elites alike.

Cycle Route 1 - Avon Valley Explorer
45 km/ 28 miles 5-6 hours Moderate

Stonehenge (credit: Steve Day) Follow the Avon River from the Vale of the White Horse via Stonehenge and Old Sarum Castle to Salisbury Cathedral. Combine with the Wylye Valley and Salisbury Plain Explorers for a spectacular three-day circular navigation of South Wiltshire.

Download this cycle route as a PDF file (415 kb)

Cycle Route 2 - Wylye Valley Explorer
33 km/ 20.5 miles 4-5 hours Moderate

The Village of Sherrington (credit: Steve Day) From the Cathedral City of Salisbury past the majesty of Wilton House, take the back road through the Wylye Valley past some of Wiltshire's finest chalk downland to the market town of Warminster. Combine with Avon Valley and Salisbury Plain Explorers for a spectacular three-day circular navigation of South Wiltshire.

Download this cycle route as a PDF file (498 kb)

Cycle Route 3 - Salisbury Plain Explorer
53 km/ 33 miles 6-7 hours Moderate

Westbury White Horse Cycle the range from Westbury White Horse to the Pewsey Vale. From tanks to wild orchids, explore this unique cycle route around the Imber and Larkhill military ranges. Combine with Avon Valley and Wylye Valley Explorers for a spectacular three-day circular navigation of South Wiltshire.

Download this cycle route as a PDF file (464 kb)

Cycle Route 4 - Woodford Valley Circuit
26 km/ 16 miles 3 hrs 30 mins Moderate

Little Durnford Bridge (credit: Steve Day) Explore some of Wiltshire's finest villages, delight in the natural beauty of the River Avon and see the ancient archaeology of Old Sarum and Stonehenge.

Download this cycle route as a PDF file (503 kb)

Cycle Route 5 - Wylye Valley and Grovely Ridge
27 km/ 17 miles 4 hours Moderate OR 15 km/ 9.25 miles

Wilton House (image owned by Wilton House) Cycle the quiet, broad avenues of Grovely Wood then descend into the tranquil Wylye Valley for refreshments and an easy ride home. Choose from the long or short option to suit your time.