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I noticed the other day that the gate at the ‘Wantage’ end of the farm track was closed. There was a small opening next to the gate that I used to access the track. I also noticed that the Sustrans ‘544’ sign was removed at the ‘Harwell’ end of the track. I hadn’t cycled the route in over a year so it may have been like this a while. The map on the Sustrans website indicates that there havent been any changes though am not sure how up to date the map is.
I am happy to use the new route but thought I would mix it up a bit as I find the route through the farm at Ginge quite scenic. Any one know if the farmer has changed his mind? I spoke to the farmer a couple of years ago (when I stopped on the side for him to drive past. He was happy that I stopped but not so happy with a person ahead of me who he said wasnt polite to him), I would be happy to chat to him if I bump into him again to ask about the route.
Hi steveyd, I have been cycling the Wantage-Harwell route since the end of June, 2 or 3 times a week, and have not yet had a puncture. The bike I use mainly for the commute has Schwalbe Marathon Touring tyres (these are a lower spec than those mentioned by GravitasLacking).
Not sure what could be causing your frequent punctures, though I have noticed sharp bits of flint on the route. I found a piece sticking out of my tyre (near the rim) luckily it didn’t get deep enough to reach the inner tube.
I have noticed some of the pot holes in the track near Ginge have been filled in with loose material, I find this hazardous if not handled with care when cycling over these. I am relatively new to this part of the country – I haven’t seen a bike route like the Wantage – Harwell one. Very calming and nice scenery.