Mercian Way
Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 64.7 mi (104.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,697 ft (822 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 50 min
- High point
- 886 ft (270 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter: Poultry Cross 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Shelter 7 mi (11.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Bluestonehenge 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from start
- Peak: Pewsey Hill 24.2 mi (39 km) from start
- Shelter 26.5 mi (42.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Swanborough Tump 28.8 mi (46.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Crop Circle Visitor Centre & Exhibition 31.6 mi (50.8 km) from start
- Historic site: West Kennet Avenue 37.8 mi (60.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Avebury Stone Circle 38.3 mi (61.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 56 mi (90.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Swindon Lagoons 56.2 mi (90.5 km) from start
- Peak: Mouldon Hill 57.3 mi (92.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Mercian Way
How long is Mercian Way?
Mercian Way is 64.7 mi (104.1 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 50 min. It climbs 2,697 ft (822 m) in total, up to a high point of 886 ft (270 m).
How hard is Mercian Way?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Mercian Way?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Mercian Way?
Drinking water on the way at 0.1 mi (0.2 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.5 mi (0.9 km), 38.3 mi (61.6 km).
Is Mercian Way shaded?
Partly shaded (38% under trees).
What can you do on Mercian Way?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Mercian Way?
Bell Tower Tea Rooms, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Trespass, 0.2 mi (0.2 km).
Is this a good week for Mercian 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