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Ridgeway Fox Hills — 25.1 km Running Out-and-back

Ridgeway Fox Hills is a 25.1 km (15.6 miles) out-and-back in Bishopstone, Swindon: gently rolling, with 270 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

270 mAscent
Paved10%Paved
2/5Hilly
Ridgeway Fox Hills running route
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Location: Bishopstone, Swindon

This 25 km out-and-back route follows one of the finest stretches of the Ridgeway, heading from the car park at Fox Hill to the water tap at Seven Acre Hill before retracing the same route. Running almost entirely along the broad chalk track of the ancient National Trail, it offers uninterrupted views across the surrounding countryside and a gently undulating profile rather than any prolonged climbs. The open ridge makes for fast, straightforward running in dry conditions, while the exposed nature of the route means it can feel challenging in strong winds. The water tap at Seven Acre Hill provides a convenient turnaround and refill point before the return journey along the same scenic ridge.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 25.1 km out-and-back in Bishopstone, Swindon with around 270 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Mildly. It rates 2 out of 5 on our hill scale — rolling but easy on the legs. About 11 metres of climb per kilometre, 270 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 90% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

Reviews (1)

AshleyAug 2026

This route is perfect if you want to see the best of the Ridgeway. The turning part also has a fresh water tap so you can fill up you water bottles or just freshen up. It’s the best thing on a hot day

Shoe suggestion: Trail

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