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Blowingstone-White Horse Uffington, near Wantage Nick Stokell
100Km

Summary

103Km cycling event starting from Uffington, near Wantage.

Controls at

  • Start
  • MARLBOROUGH - The Food Gallery, on R 100m past church
  • UFFINGTON - Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall
  • Plus 4 information controls

Description

A challenging ride that tackles some of the iconic hills in the area, particularly Blowingstone, Spring Hill, and White Horse Hill. The route is mostly on quiet back-roads with light traffic.
The route is named after the Blowing Stone û a perforated sarsen stone that can be made to æsoundÆ if blown correctly - that is situated close to the route. Blowingstone Hill is one of the major climbs on the route to ascend to the Ridgeway. Uffington White Horse û a ærealÆ Bronze Age artefact rather than a Victorian copy û is close to the final info control. The route also crosses Ermine Street and utilizes a short stretch of the Icknield Way.

Event Date and Location

This event is now closed

Event Information

Speed:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
1300m
AAA:
0
Category:
BP
Body:
Oxfordshire CTC
Audax Points:
1
Event No:
24-588

Facilities

Toilets at Start
Toilets at Start
Mudguards not required
Mudguards not required
Parking at start
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish

Downloads

Route Sheet Gps File