The Ridgeway
The Ridgeway runs from Avebury in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire. The trail follows part of an ancient track established by prehistoric man that stretched across the country from Dorset to Norfolk. It passes through two distinct landscapes.
The western half of the trail, from Avebury to Goring, follows a broad track along the North Wessex Downs, with far-reaching views over rolling open downland to the south and the wide expanse of the Thames Valley to the north.
The eastern half, from Goring to Ivinghoe Beacon, begins by following the banks of the River Thames before heading into the Chiltern Hills, through a landscape of beech woodlands and fertile farmland dotted with attractive villages and towns. The Ridgeway has a long and rich history. Stone Age man left the long barrows at West Kennet, Wayland's Smithy, and Whiteleaf Hill as well as the extraordinary stone circle at Avebury and Silbury Hill, the largest man-made mound in Europe. Bronze Age people left the round barrows that litter the route and the Uffington White Horse, one of the most famous hill figures in the country. Grim's Ditch and vast hill forts including Barbury, Liddington, Uffington, Segsbuy, Pulpit Hill and Ivinghoe Beacon were built during the Iron Age. In the Dark Ages The Ridgeway was the main route for the Saxons and Vikings during their advances into Wessex. From medieval times until about 200 years ago, it was drovers moving livestock, rather than armies, who used The Ridgeway.
The Ridgeway
| Total Distance | 85.5 miles (137 km) |
| Start and Finish | Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon |
| Availability | All Year |
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RID1 | 7 nights, 6 days walking | £475 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| RID2 | 9 nights, 8 days walking | £615 per person | More Information | Book Online |
Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own there is a single supplement of £25 per night. You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.
Don’t have the time for the complete walk?
We also offer The Ridgeway in two sections, giving those with less time the opportunity to complete the trail in stages.
The Ridgeway - Wessex Downs Section
| Total Distance | 42 miles (67 km) |
| Start and Finish | Avebury to Goring |
| Availability | All Year |
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIDW1 | 4 nights, 3 days walking | £275 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| RIDW2 | 5 nights, 4 days walking | £340 per person | More Information | Book Online |
Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own there is a single supplement of £25 per night. You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.
The Ridgeway - Chiltern Hills Section
| Total Distance | 43 miles (69 km) |
| Start and Finish | Goring to Ivinghoe Beacon |
| Availability | All Year |
| Tour Code | Itinerary | Tour Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIDE1 | 4 nights, 3 days walking | £275 per person | More Information | Book Online |
| RIDE2 | 5 nights, 4 days walking | £340 per person | More Information | Book Online |
Our prices are based upon two people sharing a room. If you are walking on your own there is a single supplement of £25 per night. You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops. For each extra night add £45 per person. All of our prices are in British pounds (£). Use our currency converter to convert British pounds (£) to your country’s currency.

