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Cycle the scenic Lambourn Downs from Ashbury., Oxfordshire

Cycle the scenic Lambourn Downs from Ashbury.

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This is a walk over the rolling, open Marlborough Downs near Astbury, also taking in Iron Age sites.

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Marlborough DownsRolling, open downland with good walking and wide views over the countryside.
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Iron Age sitesAncient remains from the Iron Age are visited along the walk, adding historic interest.

The route

Distance22.1 km
Cycling≈ 1 h 38
Climb↑ 255 m
RouteCircular

A 22.1 km circular route from Ashbury to cycle, with 255 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 255 m in total

Before you go

StartAstbury, Ashbury, SN6 8LZOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingThe starting point is the roadside car park on the B4000 just South of Ashbury, grid reference SU273843.

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