Contours Walking Holidays
Explore the Wessex Downs and Chiltern Hills on a 3-8 day walk along the Ridgeway, with maps, guidebooks, accommodation, and daily luggage transfers all included. Pass stone circles and the Uffington White Horse on this well-signposted route, supported by Contours' 20+ years of experience.
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 £390 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 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.
“An excellent hike, especially the first 3 days to Goring. We were lucky with the weather so got to see all the views and had time to look around some of the Neolithic sites nearby too. Almost all the accommodation was of a very high standard.”Miss Steggall, UK
“A very quiet walk with wonderful and varied views. We met lots of very friendly people.”Mr Evans, UK
“Lovely walk in interesting countryside with super accommodation. Perfect short break.”Mr Hughes, UK
“I particularly liked the contrast between the downland west and the wooded Chiltern east.”Dr Bailey, 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
“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
“Enjoyed traversing the landscape day by day. The variety of accommodation was fun and all comfortable and welcoming.”Ms Germain, UK
“Absolutely fabulous - well organised and detailed information pack and itinerary”Miss Harding, UK
“Very well organised like always.”Mr Graber, Switzerland