A guidebook to bikepacking King Alfred´s Way, a 353km loop in seven stages between 40 and 60km (25-37 miles), with options for wild camping, campsites and accommodation.

Suitable for beginner and experienced MTB and gravel-bike riders, the route was designed by Cycling UK and visits some of the UK´s most historic and scenic off-road trails, including the Ridgeway, North Downs Way and South Downs Way.

Stages graded for difficulty, from easy to moderate

GPX files available to download


1:150.000 maps included for each stage

Alternative schedules break the route down into between 3 and 7 days

Handy route summary tables, accommodation listings and wild camping spots help you plan your itinerary 

Easily accessible by train from London and the north and west of the UK