King Alfred's Way
Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 68.5 mi (110.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,127 ft (1,258 m)
- Est. Time
- 11 hr 40 min
- High point
- 902 ft (275 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Old Sarum 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from start
- Shelter 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Bluestonehenge 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Neolithic Long Barrow 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from start
- Shelter 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Stonehenge Touring Park 24.9 mi (40 km) from start
- Historic site: White Barrow 27.9 mi (45 km) from start
- Peak: Urchfont Hill 35.7 mi (57.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Avebury Stone Circle 49.7 mi (79.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Barbury Castle 55.5 mi (89.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 55.9 mi (89.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 55.9 mi (89.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 55.9 mi (89.9 km) from start
- Peak: Barbury Hill 56.1 mi (90.2 km) from start
- Drinking water: Privater Wasserhahn 59.4 mi (95.7 km) from start
- Peak: Liddington Hill 64.2 mi (103.4 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 68.5 mi (110.2 km) long. Most people take about 11 hr 40 min. It climbs 4,127 ft (1,258 m) in total, up to a high point of 902 ft (275 m).
How hard is King Alfred's Way?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for King Alfred's Way?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on King Alfred's Way?
Drinking water on the way at 59.4 mi (95.7 km). Toilets: 49.6 mi (79.8 km), 55.9 mi (90 km).
Is King Alfred's Way shaded?
Mostly exposed (26% under trees).
What can you do on King Alfred's Way?
Best for Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near King Alfred's Way?
Lord Nelson Arms, 1.8 mi (3 km) from the start. 3 picnic spots.
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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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap