*** Ride cancelled due to risk of thunderstorms – we’ll hopefully re-schedule for sometime in August ***
MTB or gravel bikes with tyres suitable for gravel riding are recommended for this ride.
Route now posted below. We’ll ride out to Avebury for morning coffee at the Circle Cafe before climbing up to the Ridgeway. This time we’ll head south to East Kennett and then take some uncharted woodland by-way up to the White Horse Trail which we follow to Knap Hill with fantastic views to the south across Pewsey Vale. The route then follows the Tan Hill Way up onto the Wansdyke which we follow for about 5 miles with stunning views to the north including Silbury Hill. After reaching Morgan’s Hill we pick up the Wessex Ridgeway to Cherhill Monument and then drop down to Cherhill and retrace the Calne to Chippenham cyclepath back home.
This route takes in the best views from the very top of Wiltshire. Please note there are no cafes or shops after Avebury so bring some food and drink to keep yourself going.
Please note that attendance of this ride requires advanced booking for COVID track and trace purposes. Please use this simple booking form using the name you are registered with in Rider HQ. Please complete the form for each member wishing to attend.
The form is a mandatory for all riders, so we can make our rides as COVID safe as possible for all of us. Your cooperation to complete this in advance of the ride will help the start go smoothly and will be much appreciated.
The Club’s Covid Risk Assessment can be seen here.
Any issues with the above process can be directed to leisureride@chippenhamwheelers.org.