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Abbotstone Down Off Road Cycle Trail
| Route Overview | The trail commences from Abbotstone Down, site of an ancient settlement and follows both the Ox Drove Way and Wayfarers Walk for part of its length. Rolling chalk hills and bluebell woods abound. | ||||||
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| Distance - Full | 18 miles / 28.8 km | ||||||
| Typical Time - Full | 2 hours | ||||||
| Start Point | Abbotstone Car Park on the B3046, 2.5 miles north of New Alresford | ||||||
| End Point | Abbotstone Car Park | ||||||
| Start point grid reference | TU584361 | End point grid reference | TU584361 | ||||
| Type of Route: | Circular | ||||||
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| Accessibility / Facilities |
Begins near parking Begins near picnic area Ends near parking Ends near picnic area Pub enroute |
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| Terrain |
Bridle Ways Public Byways Roads |
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| Route Description | New Alresford is a largely Georgian Town, with a broad street and many local shops including craft and antique shops. There is a variety of tea rooms, restaurants and public houses. The trail also offers a short cut. | ||||||
| Terrain Details | 18 miles, 14 of which are off road - Short cut trail (easier than main route) total 18 | ||||||
| Additional Info / Warnings | Places of interest- Mid Hants Watercress Line- 01962 733810 Preserved Steam Railway- New Alresford. The Grange Northington-Half Mile West of Abbotsdown car park. Restored remains of a historic georgian neo-classical country house. Abbotstone Down. Downland and woodland picnic sites with historic earthworks. | ||||||
| Access Info / Public Transport | Mid-Hants Watercress Line runs from Alton to Alresford and will take up to 3 bikes. | ||||||
| Services / Amenities | The Candover Crown Inn, Axford- 01256 389492 The Queen Inn, Dummer- 01256 397367 The Woolpack Country Inn- Totford- 01962 732101 | ||||||
| Type of Bike Required | hybrid or mountain bike | ||||||
| Cycle-Friendly Pubs/Refreshments Enroute | The Queen Inn at Dummer is one of several hostelries available on the route - see above. | ||||||
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