Didcot, Wantage and The Ridgeway

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From - to: Didcot to Wantage and The Ridgeway

Type: Quiet Roads, byways and purpose-built paths

Access: Didcot railway station

Surface: Variable

National Cycle Network Regional route number:  Regional Route sign

Didcot to Upton

This route offers a leisurely ride running along the north edge of the downlands and offering views of the Thames Valley and Didcot Power Station. Around 6.5 miles are virtually traffic-free on a combination of public bridleways and tracks. The remaining 4 miles are on quiet country lanes.

There are numerous links to The Ridgeway, known as Britain's oldest road, and the Berkshire Downs.

Surfaces vary from tarmac through tar spray and gravel chippings to limestone dust, but are designed for easy riding throughout.

A free Didcot to Wantage & the Ridgeway leaflet is available from Sustrans, tel: 0845 113 0065 or download.

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