Contours Walking Holidays
Explore the Wessex Downs and Chiltern Hills on self-guided walking holiday along the Ridgeway, with cosy accommodation and daily luggage transfers.
Contours Walking Holidays
https://www.contours.co.uk/the-ridgeway-trail
A walk along Britain's oldest road through the ancient landscapes of the Wessex Downs and the Chiltern Hills.
From £455 per person
An ancient track established by prehistoric man once stretched across the country from Dorset to Norfolk, and the Ridgeway follows it from Avebury 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.
“I particularly liked the contrast between the downland west and the wooded Chiltern east.”Dr Bailey, UK
“It was a joy to be out in the fresh air and apart from the occasional cyclist, to be alone on the trail. The route was well signposted throughout and we rarely had to resort to the text of the guide book to find the way. We discovered parts of the country we had not really visited or explored at all and the whole walk was varied, not too strenuous and peaceful. Service was excellent as usual.”Mr Gill, UK
“A very quiet walk with wonderful and varied views. We met lots of very friendly people.”Mr Evans, UK
“The holiday was excellent, well organised and very helpful people at the places we stayed at.”Mr Wilson, UK
“We absolutely enjoyed the holiday that we had.”Mrs Curtis, UK
“Organisation by Contours was first class. Directions and maps particularly clear and helpful.”Mr Hamnett, Australia
“Your organisation of accommodation and luggage transfers worked well (only a pity you couldn’t arrange better weather for us!)”Mrs Gowers, UK
“Great walk, wonderful scenery, history and interesting people met not to mention 100's of dogs patted! As usual with Contours the overnight accommodation was excellent. I am now wanting to continue along the greater Ridgeway to Norfolk!”Mrs Lovatt, Belgium
“After having just finished the Cotswold Way 2 days previous, it was nice to walk on a wide track with gentle slopes!”Ms Miller, USA