The Ridgeway
Explore the Ridgeway at your own pace on a full-length self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
The Ridgeway
https://www.contours.co.uk/the-ridgeway
A walk along Britain's oldest road through the ancient landscapes of the Wessex Downs and the Chiltern Hills.
From £515 per person
An ancient track established by prehistoric man once stretched across the country from Dorset to Norfolk, and the Ridgeway follows it from East Kennet to Ivinghoe Beacon. The trail passes through two distinct landscapes on the way: the rolling North Wessex Downs, and a landscape of beech woodland and farmland dotted with historic towns in the Chiltern Hills.
The long and rich history of these areas is clear throughout, in extraordinary stone circles, ancient barrows, and the striking figure of the Uffington White Horse. The Ridgeway walk is a well-signposted and manageable route overall, and is well worth exploring.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £915 per person
Book a walking holiday along the Ridgeway and follow an ancient track established by prehistoric man. This undulating trail once stretched across the country from Dorset all the way to Norfolk, and the Ridgeway follows in those past footsteps from East Kennet to Ivinghoe Beacon. The trail is 93 miles long and passes through two distinct landscapes on the way: the rolling North Wessex Downs, and a landscape of beech woodland and farmland dotted with historic towns in the Chiltern Hills.
The rich history of these areas is clear throughout, represented by extraordinary stone circles, ancient barrows, and the striking figure of the Uffington White Horse. The Ridgeway is a well-signposted and manageable route.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIDG1 | From East Kennett(T) to Ivinghoe Beacon | 6 days walking | £915 | |
| RIDG2 | From East Kennett(T) to Ivinghoe Beacon | 7 days walking | £1040 | |
| RIDG3 | From East Kennett(T) to Ivinghoe Beacon | 8 days walking | £1170 | |
| RIDG4 | From East Kennett(T) to Ivinghoe Beacon | 11 days walking | £1550 |
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“The holiday was excellent, well organised and very helpful people at the places we stayed at.”Mr Wilson, UK
“Had a lovely holiday - all the arrangements worked smoothly and we stayed in some lovely accommodation all week. Even the weather was kind to us! One of the best marked trails we've walked on.”Mrs Bathe, UK
“I particularly liked the contrast between the downland west and the wooded Chiltern east.”Dr Bailey, UK
“The Ridgeway is a beautiful and for us, relatively easy walk. All the instructions provided were helpful and the luggage service worked very well. As usual we met a range of interesting people and had a good range of the British weather!”Mr Cribb, UK
“We had a marvelous week walk on the Ridgeway. Beautiful views, beautiful little villages, friendly people, splendid walking weather.”Mr Schoutteeten, Belgium
“Enjoyed traversing the landscape day by day. The variety of accommodation was fun and all comfortable and welcoming.”Ms Germain, UK
“As always, very well organised and planned. I enjoyed the wide open panoramas on the Western half.”Mr Wilkins, UK
“Fabulous views and we were very lucky to have great weather.”Mr Branford, UK
“A wonderful holiday. I enjoyed every step of the way. Absolutely faultless. Thank you very much indeed. Now thinking of next holiday.”Mr Ames, UK
Dog friendly