Aldbourne Circular Carriage and Riding Route (12.43 miles 19.89 km )A circular driving route and anti-clockwise is recommended due to road section near the M4. There are a couple of options along the route.
Points of Interest.
This carriage driving route combines a short stretch of the Ridgeway and classic rolling downland. There are a lot of tracks plus a busy section of road near the M4.Many downland plants can be seen, depending on the season, such as Orchids and Milkwort. Common Blue and Chalkhill Blue butterflies may be seen. Plus Skylarks, Meadow Pipits, Lapwings, Corn Buntings, and Yellow Hammers amongst a wide variety of bird life. Lovely St Michael’s Church on Back Lane. Sugar Hill between (5) and (6) with good views across to valley. Between (7) and (8) you may see circular barrows to the left and right of the track. Between (8) and (9) you pass by the remains of deserted village of Snap. On the route between (11) and (12) there is the Giants Cave in a small copse.
Please pick up droppings and loose hay as we don’t want negative comments.
Any feedbck or comments, please contact: ridgeway@oxfordshire.gov.uk Thank you.
The nature of these trails can vary widely depending on the weather, time of year, maintenance and other factors.The safety of your passengers, horse and carriage, and other users are your responsibility.
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