Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Cycling UK has launched a new off-road adventure route taking cyclists through 10,000 years’ worth of history in the south of England, creating a loop of gravel tracks and off-road trails through the heart of Surrey, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Berkshire countryside.
King Alfred’s Way, named after the Anglo-Saxon ruler of the ancient kingdom of Wessex, runs for 350km (220 miles) passing iconic locations including World Heritage Sites at Stonehenge and Avebury and Iron Age hill forts at Old Sarum and Barbury Castle, while also riding straight through the heart of quintessential England.
The charity has spent three years working on the route, which connects four of England’s National Trails: North Downs Way, South Downs Way, Ridgeway and Thames Path. The route was developed by upgrading certain sections of footpath to allow cycling, and also includes existing bridleways, byways and quiet country lanes.
For further information, route files, guide and more visit: cyclinguk.org/kingalfredsway
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Cycling UK has launched a new off-road adventure route taking cyclists through 10,000 years’ worth of history in the south of England, creating a loop of gravel tracks and off-road trails through the heart of Surrey, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Berkshire countryside.
King Alfred’s Way, named after the Anglo-Saxon ruler of the ancient kingdom of Wessex, runs for 350km (220 miles) passing iconic locations including World Heritage Sites at Stonehenge and Avebury and Iron Age hill forts at Old Sarum and Barbury Castle, while also riding straight through the heart of quintessential England.
The charity has spent three years working on the route, which connects four of England’s National Trails: North Downs Way, South Downs Way, Ridgeway and Thames Path. The route was developed by upgrading certain sections of footpath to allow cycling, and also includes existing bridleways, byways and quiet country lanes.
For further information, route files, guide and more visit: cyclinguk.org/kingalfredsway
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Check out the Cycling UK website for more wheelie handy advice and the latest news: cyclinguk.org
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FACEBOOK: facebook.com/CyclingUK
TWITTER: twitter.com/WeAreCyclingUK
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/wearecyclinguk
STRAVA: strava.com/clubs/cyclinguk
LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/company/cyclinguk
TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@cyclinguk
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