Cycle through 10,000 years of history on this stunning 350km bike ride following King Alfred’s Way

The spectacular circular route starts and finishes in the heart of Winchester, where Alfred is buried.

Winding your way up and down quiet roads and rustic tracks that date back hundreds of years, you’ll encounter Iron Age hillforts, remains of Roman settlements, striking medieval architecture and intriguing Neolithic monuments, including the world-famous Stonehenge.

Tackle the tough climbs for breath-taking views of rolling chalk hillsides, the famous Salisbury Plains, commons coated with vibrant, purple heather and chocolate-box country-side settlements.

With stops at the fascinating Stonehenge, Farnham Castle and the Avebury’s Henge and Stone Circle, the landmarks will keep you captivated every pedal of the way.

You will finish back in Winchester, with a statue of King Alfred himself welcoming you back to the city.

This cycle is time travel at its finest.

Worried about covid?

If the challenge can’t happen in September because of COVID-19, it would be postponed until later in the year or early next year. You would be notified as soon as possible and given the full details so that you can mark the date in your diary.

What’s more, Dream Challenges are also offering free transfers for all 2021 challenges!

This means you can register now and then if you feel worried about travelling later on, you can put both your registration fee and your challenge balance towards any other 2021 or 2022 challenge of your choice, up until 12 weeks before the cycle begins.