I am planning a trip around the KAW on the double bank holiday at the end of May, with my son. So I looked up a few videos to see how people got on. You take is very good, there's a light hearted style that resonates with us normal cyclists who hop on the bike very now and then. We are planning a four day trip, the same as you, so it was nice to see the terrain and the splits you made. I live near Portsmouth so I was amused to hear you talk of a nice wide green downhil near Petersfield. "Uphill more like" was my comment :) I'll be looking through your back catalogue and subscribing. Thanks for taking the time to make the content.
I finished this ride in 2023 after starting in 2021 taking 9 days to complete it. I love seeing the places I’ve been on video. This year I’m going to finish the South Downs Way on my bike having walked the first 30 miles from Winchester, so I was 😂 when you said about the “big grass hill”. Thanks for the video it’s great seeing places I have been
Completed it last weekend - very tough at times - should have given myself more time - 2 1/2 days was a bit limiting. Started at Uffington myself so like yourself not too far away! It was an enjoyable route, but definitely elements I did not enjoy - the ridgeway was shocking in places. I say that about every bikepacking trip - not into deep rutted double tracks - but thankfully little to no hike a bike - just a few pushes up steep bits.
Hello, I'm really inspired to do this ride by watching your video. I hope to break this down into smaller sections and complete it over a few weekends over summer. Is there any chance we could have a list of the campsites you used? Cheers 🍻
Glad to hear you feel inspired. It was a great trip. Here’s the sites we used The first night was: Evelyns Garden Glamping Camping Farmstay The ridgeway , Wantage OX12 9XD Night 2: Waggoners Campsite Puttenham Rd, Farnham GU10 1HP Night 3: Holden Farm Camping Holden Farm, Alresford SO24 0NX Night 4: Stonehenge Touring Park Orcheston, Salisbury SP3 4SH
@@genesiscdfti Hi. Thanks for the comment. Here are my notes from planning this trip. Hope they are helpful. King Alfred Way details interactive map www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1oWVjQK_wRcOmlrOGriD9Xa8mZZaJW965&ll=51.171730757254466%2C-1.8144808708577864&z=14 ----------------------------------- Camp first night + park car at campsite Evelyns Garden Glamping Camping Farmstay (mile 90) The ridgeway , Wantage OX12 9XD - next to Down barn farm, top of blowing stone hill goo.gl/maps/oWRMNhdh6kRE9qP56 +44 7539 028718 evelynsgarden.uk no showers ----------------------------------- Day 1: Waggoners Campsite Puttenham Rd, Farnham GU10 1HP +44 7798 913814 waggonerscampsite.co.uk Off the route, but a very nice site and there is not a lot of choice (other than wild camping) in the area. ----------------------------------- Day 2: Holden Farm Camping Holden Farm, Alresford SO24 0NX +44 7599 553740 www.holdenfarm.co.uk Campsite on the route in the farm with clean toilets and showers, fridge/freezer, shop, charging points, ice machine and hot drinks. ----------------------------------- Day 3 Stonehenge Touring Park Orcheston, Salisbury SP3 4SH +44 7999 867040 www.stonehengetouringpark.com Campsite with Camping Cabins available too. takeaway deliver to site
Really enjoyed the whole series Gareth as I do all your videos
I am planning a trip around the KAW on the double bank holiday at the end of May, with my son. So I looked up a few videos to see how people got on. You take is very good, there's a light hearted style that resonates with us normal cyclists who hop on the bike very now and then. We are planning a four day trip, the same as you, so it was nice to see the terrain and the splits you made. I live near Portsmouth so I was amused to hear you talk of a nice wide green downhil near Petersfield. "Uphill more like" was my comment :) I'll be looking through your back catalogue and subscribing. Thanks for taking the time to make the content.
Thanks for such a kind comment.
I finished this ride in 2023 after starting in 2021 taking 9 days to complete it. I love seeing the places I’ve been on video. This year I’m going to finish the South Downs Way on my bike having walked the first 30 miles from Winchester, so I was 😂 when you said about the “big grass hill”. Thanks for the video it’s great seeing places I have been
Glad you enjoyed it! It was a tough ride - but also an amazing one.
A massive round of applause for you all at the end there!
Thanks - what an adventure!
Fantastic trail i enjoyed it
Thanks - glad you enjoyed it.
Great Video. I was thinking about doing it in 5 days with my wife (+ electric bikes and hotels). Not sure now!
Definitely go for it. You’ll love it.
Thanks for sharing - useful video for anyone hoping to do the ride. Did you leave the car at the first campsite?
Thanks for the feedback! Yes - the first campsite allowed us to leave the car for 4 days for £20. Most campsites seem to be happy to do that.
Completed it last weekend - very tough at times - should have given myself more time - 2 1/2 days was a bit limiting. Started at Uffington myself so like yourself not too far away! It was an enjoyable route, but definitely elements I did not enjoy - the ridgeway was shocking in places. I say that about every bikepacking trip - not into deep rutted double tracks - but thankfully little to no hike a bike - just a few pushes up steep bits.
Sounds good. Glad you enjoyed the route. Will there be a video for me to watch?
@@TheGingerCyclist yes there will. Still got to do all the editing so a couple of weeks away I think.
Hello, I'm really inspired to do this ride by watching your video. I hope to break this down into smaller sections and complete it over a few weekends over summer. Is there any chance we could have a list of the campsites you used?
Cheers 🍻
Glad to hear you feel inspired. It was a great trip.
Here’s the sites we used
The first night was:
Evelyns Garden Glamping Camping Farmstay
The ridgeway , Wantage OX12 9XD
Night 2:
Waggoners Campsite
Puttenham Rd, Farnham GU10 1HP
Night 3:
Holden Farm Camping
Holden Farm, Alresford SO24 0NX
Night 4:
Stonehenge Touring Park
Orcheston, Salisbury SP3 4SH
@@TheGingerCyclist thank you 🍻
Gareth, what campsites did you stay at - looking to do KAW and leave the car at first site. Cheers.
@@genesiscdfti Hi. Thanks for the comment. Here are my notes from planning this trip. Hope they are helpful.
King Alfred Way details
interactive map
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1oWVjQK_wRcOmlrOGriD9Xa8mZZaJW965&ll=51.171730757254466%2C-1.8144808708577864&z=14
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Camp first night + park car at campsite
Evelyns Garden Glamping Camping Farmstay (mile 90)
The ridgeway , Wantage OX12 9XD
- next to Down barn farm, top of blowing stone hill
goo.gl/maps/oWRMNhdh6kRE9qP56
+44 7539 028718
evelynsgarden.uk
no showers
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Day 1:
Waggoners Campsite
Puttenham Rd, Farnham GU10 1HP
+44 7798 913814
waggonerscampsite.co.uk
Off the route, but a very nice site and there is not a lot of choice (other than wild camping) in the area.
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Day 2:
Holden Farm Camping
Holden Farm, Alresford SO24 0NX
+44 7599 553740
www.holdenfarm.co.uk
Campsite on the route in the farm with clean toilets and showers, fridge/freezer, shop, charging points, ice machine and hot drinks.
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Day 3
Stonehenge Touring Park
Orcheston, Salisbury SP3 4SH
+44 7999 867040
www.stonehengetouringpark.com
Campsite with Camping Cabins available too.
takeaway deliver to site
Have you done any biking in Lincolnshire at all
Don't think so - maybe one for the future.