Wiltshire

Cycle Routes
from Salisbury

Six curated routes — from a gentle city loop to the iconic Stonehenge ride. All accessible directly from our base on South Western Road.

Cycling Salisbury to Stonehenge
Iconic 18km each way · 4–5 hrs
Moderate

Salisbury to Stonehenge

The ultimate Wiltshire cycling experience. Pedal out along the National Cycle Network Route 45 across Salisbury Plain to one of the world's most famous prehistoric monuments.

  • National Cycle Network Route 45
  • Sweeping views of Salisbury Plain
  • Best suited to full-day hire
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Avon Valley Trail cycling from Salisbury
Family Friendly12km · 2–3 hrs
Easy

Avon Valley Trail

A beautiful riverside ride along the River Avon from Salisbury south to Downton. Flat, scenic and perfect for all the family — through water meadows and charming English villages.

  • Harnham Water Meadows
  • Historic Britford village
  • Pub lunch at the Bull, Downton
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Salisbury city cycling heritage loop
City5km loop · 1–2 hrs
Easy

Salisbury Heritage Loop

A short city circuit taking in Salisbury Cathedral, the Charter Market, medieval city walls and Cathedral Close. An ideal introduction for first-time visitors.

  • Salisbury Cathedral — tallest spire in UK
  • Cathedral Close — largest in England
  • Perfect for a half-day hire
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Old Sarum and Woodhenge cycling route
Heritage22km loop · 3–4 hrs
Moderate

Old Sarum & Woodhenge

Link two of Wiltshire's most significant prehistoric sites on this rewarding loop north of Salisbury. Spectacular views from the Iron Age hillfort at Old Sarum.

  • Old Sarum Iron Age hillfort
  • Woodhenge prehistoric monument
  • Suitable for full-day hire
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Clarendon Palace cycling route Salisbury
Off-Road16km loop · 2.5–3 hrs
Moderate

Clarendon Palace Explorer

Discover the atmospheric ruins of a medieval royal palace hidden in woodland east of Salisbury. A superb off-road ride through the Clarendon Estate.

  • Clarendon Palace medieval ruins
  • Woodland bridleways and estate tracks
  • Wildlife — deer and red kites common
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Cranborne Chase cycling route from Salisbury
AONB35km loop · 5–6 hrs
Challenging

Cranborne Chase Escape

Head south into the ancient Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Dramatic chalk downland, ancient yew forests and spectacular views. A full-day epic.

  • Cranborne Chase AONB
  • Ancient yew woodland at Tollard Royal
  • Mountain bikes essential
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