{"id":99504,"date":"2025-08-27T11:18:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T11:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/99504\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T11:18:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T11:18:08","slug":"new-long-distance-cycling-route-launched-through-the-picturesque-chiltern-hills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/99504\/","title":{"rendered":"New long-distance cycling route launched through the picturesque Chiltern Hills"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new 175-mile cycling route has been launched by Cycling UK, with its starting point only half an hour outside of London<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Named Royal Chilterns Way, the circular route begins in Reading and traces the Chiltern Hills<\/a>. More than 65 per cent is off-road, following forest tracks, bridleways and byways. There is a total elevation of 3,383m (11,100ft).<\/p>\n

The multi-day trail is aimed at competent riders who are seeking a \u201cbikepacking\u201d challenge, which combines backpacking and cycling. The charity has also divided it into three smaller loops for those who wish to complete it gradually.<\/p>\n

Reading is served by Great Western trains from London Paddington, plus the Elizabeth Line, making it easily accessible by public transport.<\/p>\n

While cyclists will be able to breeze through rolling hills and into ancient woodland, there are also plenty of heritage sites on the route, including stately homes and historic buildings.<\/p>\n

Some of the best points of interest include the Reading Abbey, the semi-fortified Chenies Manor House<\/a> and the remains of Berkhamsted Castle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Along the way, bikers will also pedal past Henley-on-Thames<\/a>, home of the Henley Royal Regatta, and ride through charming villages like Great Missenden.<\/p>\n

Max Darkins, Cycling UK<\/a>\u2019s ride guide and route planner, explained how this new route will allow cyclists to discover much more of the Chilterns.<\/p>\n

\"Map<\/p>\n

Map of Cycling UK routes (Cycling UK\/OS Data)<\/p>\n

\u201cGrowing up in the Chilterns sparked my passion for cycling and inspired a lifelong love of the area,\u201d he said. \u201cThis lesser-known part of the South-East has so much to offer, and in working closely with Cycling UK, we carefully crafted a route that would give people the chance to escape and connect with nature.<\/p>\n

\u201cOut on the trail you get to experience everything that the Chilterns has to offer, ranging from verdant landscapes to historic market towns, medieval earthworks and majestic rivers.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd to top it off, the area is just bursting with farm shops, caf\u00e9s, vineyards, breweries and country pubs.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe all know how much cycling can improve our physical and mental health, and with every new route launched, we introduce that to more and more people.\u201d<\/p>\n

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