A personal favourite ride of Pete Genet from Tip Top Tours.
If you’re looking for a route that masterfully blends fast-flowing sweepers with engaging, technical backroads, this circuit through Northern Wiltshire and the Cotswolds border is an absolute must. Whether you want to tear through it for a high-octane Sunday morning blast or take a leisurely full-day tour exploring quintessential English heritage, this loop delivers non-stop variety.
The Route Outline
The Loop: Cricklade 
Route Highlights & Insider Tips
- Picture-Perfect Pitstops: Almost every town along this loop has played host to major film sets over the years—don’t be surprised if the backdrop looks familiar and keep your camera ready.
- Castle Combe & Lacock: Pure postcard perfection. Rider/Driver Tip: Parking inside these historic spots is strictly limited, plan to stop only in the official car parks to keep your vehicle safe.
- Lacock Garden Centre: A top-tier break option, especially in late autumn and winter when their famous, immersive snowy Christmas displays are running.
- Corsham High Street: Great for a coffee break but keep an eye out—the resident local peacocks freely roam the high street and pavements!
- Ancient Landscapes: Rolling past the prehistoric stone circles of Avebury and the bustling market stretch of Marlborough offers incredible scenery right through the visor or windshield.
What to Watch Out For
- Seasonal Conditions: During autumn and winter, keep a sharp eye out for localised flooding and mud on the tighter, lower-lying country lanes.
- Tourists: These iconic spots attract visitors year-round—expect traffic around Castle Combe, Lacock, and Avebury, especially on sunny weekends.
- Want the Exact GPX File?
- Don’t spend hours trying to plot every turn manually or missing the best linking roads. Load the precise, turn-by-turn track straight into your Garmin, TomTom, or phone navigation app.
- Get in touch now, email pete@tiptoptours.co.uk to request the full GPX file delivered straight to your inbox!
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