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The Ridgeway National Trail
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Follow Britain's oldest road on the Ridgeway National Trail, a 139km (86 mile) journey from Avebury in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire. This ancient trackway winds along chalk ridges and open downs, passing Neolithic burial mounds, Iron Age hill forts and sweeping viewpoints across the North Wessex Downs and the Chilterns.
With gentle gradients and well-waymarked paths that rarely rise above 300m, the Ridgeway National Trail offers relatively easy, low-level walking suitable for all abilities. The route is presented in 12 manageable stages of 8–16km (plus a separate pull-out map booklet) and is described in both directions, allowing flexibility for shorter itineraries or a relaxed week-long traverse across southern England.
Step-by-step stage-by-stage route descriptions for the Ridgeway National Trail between Avebury and Ivinghoe Beacon, presented in both directions and including detours to nearby prehistoric and historic sites such as Uffington White Horse and Wayland's Smithy.
Each stage features 1:50,000 OS mapping alongside detailed navigation notes, distance, terrain summary and estimated walking times, plus a separate pull-out 1:25,000 OS mapping booklet covering the entire Ridgeway National Trail.
Comprehensive accommodation and refreshment listings for inns, B&Bs, pubs and village cafés, with public transport information for each stage to help plan flexible start and finish points.
Historical and archaeological background on the Ridgeway National Trail, exploring its prehistoric origins, hill forts, ancient monuments and centuries of use as a trading and droving route.
GPX files for the Ridgeway National Trail available for download, enabling straightforward navigation using GPS devices or smartphone mapping apps.
A handy route summary table and facilities planner offering quick reference for daily distances, services and logistical details along the Ridgeway National Trail.
Plan your Ridgeway National Trail adventure with confidence and explore ancient landscapes, chalk hill panoramas and thousands of years of history with this comprehensive guidebook.
The Ridgeway National Trail - Quick Facts
Route: Ridgeway National Trail from Avebury in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire.
Distance: 139km (86 miles).
Duration: Typically 6–9 days, with options to extend or shorten stages.
Stages: 12 stages of 8–16km (5–10 miles), described in both directions.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate, low-level walking on well-waymarked tracks and paths.
Highest Point: Never exceeds 300m, following the crest of chalk downs.
Landscapes: North Wessex Downs and the Chilterns, with open ridges, woodlands and panoramic viewpoints.
Heritage: Prehistoric monuments, Neolithic burial mounds and Iron Age hill forts along the route.
Mapping: 1:50,000 OS maps in the guidebook plus a separate 1:25,000 OS mapping booklet.
Navigation: GPX files available to download for digital navigation.
Author Highlight
'The Ridgeway has been here for thousands of years, so take your time and enjoy the journey. Rest a while and listen; high above the skylarks sing, far off a church bell rings, the wind rustles through the trees, sweeping views stretch out over the rounded chalk hills with wide open skies. Imagine the travellers who have been this way before, where they were going and why. Whether you do one continuous walk, or prefer to spread the pleasure over weeks or years, you'll never forget your journey along the Ridgeway.' - Steve Davison, author of The Ridgeway National Trail
With gentle gradients and well-waymarked paths that rarely rise above 300m, the Ridgeway National Trail offers relatively easy, low-level walking suitable for all abilities. The route is presented in 12 manageable stages of 8–16km (plus a separate pull-out map booklet) and is described in both directions, allowing flexibility for shorter itineraries or a relaxed week-long traverse across southern England.
Step-by-step stage-by-stage route descriptions for the Ridgeway National Trail between Avebury and Ivinghoe Beacon, presented in both directions and including detours to nearby prehistoric and historic sites such as Uffington White Horse and Wayland's Smithy.
Each stage features 1:50,000 OS mapping alongside detailed navigation notes, distance, terrain summary and estimated walking times, plus a separate pull-out 1:25,000 OS mapping booklet covering the entire Ridgeway National Trail.
Comprehensive accommodation and refreshment listings for inns, B&Bs, pubs and village cafés, with public transport information for each stage to help plan flexible start and finish points.
Historical and archaeological background on the Ridgeway National Trail, exploring its prehistoric origins, hill forts, ancient monuments and centuries of use as a trading and droving route.
GPX files for the Ridgeway National Trail available for download, enabling straightforward navigation using GPS devices or smartphone mapping apps.
A handy route summary table and facilities planner offering quick reference for daily distances, services and logistical details along the Ridgeway National Trail.
Plan your Ridgeway National Trail adventure with confidence and explore ancient landscapes, chalk hill panoramas and thousands of years of history with this comprehensive guidebook.
The Ridgeway National Trail - Quick Facts
Route: Ridgeway National Trail from Avebury in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire.
Distance: 139km (86 miles).
Duration: Typically 6–9 days, with options to extend or shorten stages.
Stages: 12 stages of 8–16km (5–10 miles), described in both directions.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate, low-level walking on well-waymarked tracks and paths.
Highest Point: Never exceeds 300m, following the crest of chalk downs.
Landscapes: North Wessex Downs and the Chilterns, with open ridges, woodlands and panoramic viewpoints.
Heritage: Prehistoric monuments, Neolithic burial mounds and Iron Age hill forts along the route.
Mapping: 1:50,000 OS maps in the guidebook plus a separate 1:25,000 OS mapping booklet.
Navigation: GPX files available to download for digital navigation.
Author Highlight
'The Ridgeway has been here for thousands of years, so take your time and enjoy the journey. Rest a while and listen; high above the skylarks sing, far off a church bell rings, the wind rustles through the trees, sweeping views stretch out over the rounded chalk hills with wide open skies. Imagine the travellers who have been this way before, where they were going and why. Whether you do one continuous walk, or prefer to spread the pleasure over weeks or years, you'll never forget your journey along the Ridgeway.' - Steve Davison, author of The Ridgeway National Trail
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Data wydania: 31.05.2026
Liczba stron: 200
Wymiary: 11.6x17.2
Typ okładki:miękka okładka
Wydawca: Cicerone Press
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Tytuł:The Ridgeway National Trail
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EAN: 9781786312914
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