The Ridgeway - East Section
Explore the eastern Ridgeway at your own pace on a reduced-length self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
The Ridgeway - East Section
https://www.contours.co.uk/the-ridgeway-east-section
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.
From £565 per person
The eastern section of the Ridgeway combines riverbank walking along the Thames with an ascent into the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This walking break charges into the most challenging section of the Ridgeway as it strays into the territory of the majestic red kite, offset by the fluttering of butterflies.
Chalk carvings and the 16th century house of Chequers mix with vibrant nature reserves and beautiful views over the Vale of Aylesbury. A final climb to the tip of Ivinghoe Beacon ensures a truly memorable end to this spectacular holiday.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIDC1 | From Goring to Ivinghoe Beacon | 3 days walking | £565 | |
| RIDC2 | From Goring to Ivinghoe Beacon | 4 days walking | £705 | |
| RIDC3 | From Goring to Ivinghoe Beacon | 6 days walking | £980 |
On reaching Ivinghoe Beacon, you will need to retrace your steps back along The Ridgeway Trail to your accommodation for your last night. This return walk to Tring, Aldbury or Wigginton should be around five miles depending on the location of your accommodation and is included in the stated mileage on this day.
Travel to Goring where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Goring to Watlington(L). 15 miles (24km) / 1414 ft (431 m) ascent
Watlington(L) to Wendover(L). 17 miles (27km) / 1726 ft (526 m) ascent
Wendover(L) to Ivinghoe Beacon. 16 miles (26km) / 1234 ft (376 m) ascent
Depart from Ivinghoe Beacon after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Visiting a series of charming villages such as Goring-on-Thames, Britwell Salome, Princes Risborough and Wigginton.
Catching a glimpse of the impressive, but rare red kite in the skies around Watlington.
Admiring the impressive residence of British Prime Ministers as you pass through the ground of Chequers.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Dog friendly