Watership Down off road cycle trail

Distance  17 miles, 9 of which are off road.
Short cut trail 11 miles.

Grade  Strenuous

Start  Car park in Anchor Road, Kingsclere. Grid ref. 527586.

An invigorating ride which takes in some of Hampshire’s finest scenery. The route begins on a quiet country lane out of Kingsclere followed by a challenging off-road climb to the top of Ladle Hill. The route continues along the ridge of Watership Down, south past North Oakley, through Ibworth and off road back to Kingsclere.

Places of Interest
Watership Down viewpoint and car park at Whitehill, on the Overton  to Kingsclere Road. Made famous by Richard Adams’ book of the same name. Open at all times.

Refreshments
George and Horn, Kingsclere, tel 01635 298281
The Swan, Kingsclere , tel 01635 298314
Royal Oak, Ecchinswell, tel 01635 298280
The Vine Inn, Hannington , tel 01635 298525

Download the Watership Down leaflet and map 157kb pdf