Top 10 Places To Cycle in Wiltshire

If you enjoy cycling then we have a range of cycle routes across the county suitable from the beginner through to the more advanced cyclist. Here are our top places to cycle in Wiltshire:

1. Salisbury to Stonehenge

Cycle along the Woodford Valley and along various bridleways from Salisbury to the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge.

2. Kennet & Avon Canal

Pick up the Kennet & Avon Canal at Pewsey, Devizes or Bradford on Avon and cycle along the tow path. Enjoy traffic-free cycling and tranquil views.

3. Salisbury’s Golden Way

Within Salisbury, The Golden Way is a circular route linking off-road cycle paths as well as taking in sections along the River Avon.

4. Wiltshire Cycleway

Whether you want to ride the whole length of the cycleway or sections, this route will give you opportunities to see a lot of the county on your bike.

5. Cotswold Lakes

The Lakes offers flat, off-road cycling routes around some of the lakes. National Cycle Route 45 also goes right through the Lakes.

6. The Tidworth Freeride Bike Park

With off-road dirt tracks and jump areas, this bike park sits just south of Tidworth.

7. The Chalke and Wylye Valleys

Travel through the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on your bike passing through pretty villages, along winding lanes and for some spectacular views.

8. The Ridgeway – a lot of it is bridleway so you can cycle along it

A lot of The Ridgeway national trail is made up of bridleway, opening it up for excellent mountain bike opportunities.

9. National Cycle Way route 403 Calne to Avebury

Step back in time and journey into Avebury Stone Circle, forming part of the World Heritage Site with Stonehenge.

10. Join in on one of the organised cycling events

Whether you fancy the Wiltshire 100, the Wildcat Sportive or perhaps a shorter circuit, there are cycling events throughout the year here in Wiltshire.

Want to know more about cycling in Wiltshire?

Find out more about cycle routes that you can download and cycle-friendly places to stay on our cycling page. For further details of cycle routes across the county the Connecting Wiltshire website is a useful tool too. Or, fancy taking part in an organised cycling event? Then find out more on our sporting events page.

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