King Alfred's Way
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 15.3 mi (24.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 669 ft (204 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 30 min
- High point
- 840 ft (256 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Wayland's Smithy 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Peak: White Horse Hill 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from start
- Peak: Rams Hill 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from start
- Peak: Blowingstone Hill 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from start
- Peak: Round Hill 8.1 mi (13 km) from start
- Peak: Parsonage Hill 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from start
- Peak: Smith's Hill 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Segsbury or Letcombe Castle (iron age fort) 9 mi (14.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Robert Loyd Lindsay Memorial 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from start
- Peak: Cwichelmeshlaew Hill 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Scutchamer Knob (Earthwork) 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from start
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Questions about King Alfred's Way
How long is King Alfred's Way?
King Alfred's Way is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 30 min. It climbs 669 ft (204 m) in total, up to a high point of 840 ft (256 m).
How hard is King Alfred's Way?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for King Alfred's Way?
9 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on King Alfred's Way?
Drinking water on the way at 0.3 mi (0.5 km), 5.8 mi (9.3 km). No toilets mapped.
Is King Alfred's Way shaded?
Mostly exposed (17% under trees).
What can you do on King Alfred's Way?
Best for Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near King Alfred's Way?
The Rose & Crown Inn, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from the start. Shop: Ashbury Village Store, 1.2 mi (2 km).
Is this a good week for King Alfred's Way?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Green Lane Swindon · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Long Lane Oxfordshire · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Parkland Walk, Coleshill Oxfordshire · Easy · 2.3 mi (3.8 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap