Ridgeway Walking Holiday | UK National Trail

Ridgeway - England

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£370

The Ridgeway walking holiday options with baggage transfer

Itinerary Options: 3-8 days

The Ridgeway National Trail is a walking route in the southern part of England. This hiking trail is 87 miles long and goes from the World Heritage site in Avebury to the Ivinghoe Beacon. The Ridgeway is Britain's oldest 'r... Read more below

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Ridgeway

This walking holiday starting west of the River Thames, takes you along a broad track through the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The walk is often quite a distance from any villages, so you really feel the experience of wide, open views. There are rolling chalk downland and archaeological interests to see. Stone Age long barrows, Bronze Age round barrows and the figures of white horses cut into the chalk.

The Ridgeway travels through more woodland areas once east of the Thames. Here you will walk across hills and through the valleys of the Chilterns ( AONB). There are several nature reserves found here, rich in wildlife.

In the Chilterns, The Ridgeway does pass through some villages where you can easily find some excellent facilities.

So - How long does this walking holiday last ? You could call this a perfect weeks break, as the trail can be walked in 6 days. However, if you have some extra days then that always lends itself to a more relaxed pace. One where you can take your time and relax into your holiday.

This is your walking holiday, so choose an itinerary which will allow you to explore and relax at your own pace.

The best time to take your walking holiday on the Ridgeway would be March to November. In these months you will see more wildlife and hopefully better walking conditions. British weather permitting !

May to July is the best walking time for wildflowers and birdsong - with added benefits of butterflies and sunshine.

The Ridgeway is one of 15 National Trails waymarked by the famous 'white acorn'. With your National Trail guide in hand your walking holiday will be special. You are about to pass through some of the best landscapes in Britain.

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Your holiday options for walking Ridgeway

When is the Best Time To Walk The Ridgeway - this walk is available between March and October. Should you wish to walk in the winter months you will need to Contact Us for your options.

The Ridgeway can be walked as a complete route or broken into sections.

The Ridgeway complete is 85 miles long

The west section of the Ridgeway is 42 miles long

The east section of the Ridgeway is 43 miles long

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RID7

Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon

7 nights / 6 days

£622.00

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- Holiday code: RID7
- Start and finish points: Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon
- Duration of stay: 7 nights / 6 days
- Distance of walk: 85 miles / 137 km
- Price per person (based on 2 sharing): £622.00
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- Arrival Day: Avebury (Your start point)
- Walk Day 1: Avebury to Foxhill
  
  17 miles / 27 km
- Walk Day 2: Foxhill to Wantage
  
  12 miles / 19 km
- Walk Day 3: Wantage to Goring
  
  15 miles / 24 km
- Walk Day 4: Goring to Watlington / Britwell Salome
  
  15 miles / 24 km
- Walk Day 5: Watlington / Britwell Salome to Wendover
  
  17 miles / 27 km
- Walk Day 6: Wendover to Ivinghoe Beacon
  
  11 miles / 18 km
- Departure Day: Ivinghoe Beacon (Your finish point)
RID8

Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon

8 nights / 7 days

£719.00

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- Holiday code: RID8
- Start and finish points: Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon
- Duration of stay: 8 nights / 7 days
- Distance of walk: 85 miles / 137 km
- Price per person (based on 2 sharing): £719.00
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- Arrival Day: Avebury (Your start point)
- Walk Day 1: Avebury to Foxhill
  
  17 miles / 27 km
- Walk Day 2: Foxhill to Wantage
  
  12 miles / 19 km
- Walk Day 3: Wantage to Goring
  
  15 miles / 24 km
- Walk Day 4: Goring to Watlington / Britwell Salome
  
  15 miles / 24 km
- Walk Day 5: Watlington / Britwell Salome to Saunderton
  
  11 miles / 18 km
- Walk Day 6: Saunderton to Wendover
  
  7 miles / 11 km
- Walk Day 7: Wendover to Ivinghoe Beacon
  
  11 miles / 18 km
- Departure Day: Ivinghoe Beacon (Your finish point)
RID9

Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon

9 nights / 8 days

£807.00

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- Holiday code: RID9
- Start and finish points: Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon
- Duration of stay: 9 nights / 8 days
- Distance of walk: 85 miles / 137 km
- Price per person (based on 2 sharing): £807.00
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- Arrival Day: Avebury (Your start point)
- Walk Day 1: Avebury to Ogbourne St George
  
  9 miles / 14 km
- Walk Day 2: Ogbourne St George to Woolstone / Uffington Castle
  
  12 miles / 19 km
- Walk Day 3: Woolstone / Uffington Castle to Wantage
  
  7 miles / 11 km
- Walk Day 4: Wantage to Goring
  
  15 miles / 24 km
- Walk Day 5: Goring to Watlington / Britwell Salome
  
  15 miles / 24 km
- Walk Day 6: Watlington / Britwell Salome to Saunderton
  
  11 miles / 18 km
- Walk Day 7: Saunderton to Wendover
  
  7 miles / 11 km
- Walk Day 8: Wendover to Ivinghoe Beacon
  
  11 miles / 18 km
- Departure Day: Ivinghoe Beacon (Your finish point)
RIDE4

Goring to Ivinghoe Beacon

4 nights / 3 days

£370.00

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- Holiday code: RIDE4
- Start and finish points: Goring to Ivinghoe Beacon
- Duration of stay: 4 nights / 3 days
- Distance of walk: 43 miles / 69 km
- Price per person (based on 2 sharing): £370.00
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- Arrival Day: Goring (Your start point)
- Walk Day 1: Goring to Watlington / Britwell Salome
  
  15 miles / 24 km
- Walk Day 2: Watlington / Britwell Salome to Wendover
  
  17 miles / 27 km
- Walk Day 3: Wendover to Ivinghoe Beacon
  
  11 miles / 18 km
- Departure Day: Ivinghoe Beacon (Your finish point)
RIDE5

Goring to Ivinghoe Beacon

5 nights / 4 days

£455.00

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- Holiday code: RIDE5
- Start and finish points: Goring to Ivinghoe Beacon
- Duration of stay: 5 nights / 4 days
- Distance of walk: 43 miles / 69 km
- Price per person (based on 2 sharing): £455.00
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- Arrival Day: Goring (Your start point)
- Walk Day 1: Goring to Watlington / Britwell Salome
  
  15 miles / 24 km
- Walk Day 2: Watlington / Britwell Salome to Saunderton
  
  11 miles / 18 km
- Walk Day 3: Saunderton to Wendover
  
  7 miles / 11 km
- Walk Day 4: Wendover to Ivinghoe Beacon
  
  11 miles / 18 km
- Departure Day: Ivinghoe Beacon (Your finish point)
RIDW4

Avebury to Goring

4 nights / 3 days

£370.00

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- Holiday code: RIDW4
- Start and finish points: Avebury to Goring
- Duration of stay: 4 nights / 3 days
- Distance of walk: 42 miles / 68 km
- Price per person (based on 2 sharing): £370.00
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- Arrival Day: Avebury (Your start point)
- Walk Day 1: Avebury to Foxhill
  
  17 miles / 27 km
- Walk Day 2: Foxhill to Wantage
  
  12 miles / 19 km
- Walk Day 3: Wantage to Goring
  
  15 miles / 24 km
- Departure Day: Goring (Your finish point)
RIDW5

Avebury to Goring

5 nights / 4 days

£455.00

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- Holiday code: RIDW5
- Start and finish points: Avebury to Goring
- Duration of stay: 5 nights / 4 days
- Distance of walk: 42 miles / 68 km
- Price per person (based on 2 sharing): £455.00
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- Arrival Day: Avebury (Your start point)
- Walk Day 1: Avebury to Ogbourne St George
  
  9 miles / 14 km
- Walk Day 2: Ogbourne St George to Woolstone / Uffington Castle
  
  12 miles / 19 km
- Walk Day 3: Woolstone / Uffington Castle to Wantage
  
  7 miles / 11 km
- Walk Day 4: Wantage to Goring
  
  15 miles / 24 km
- Departure Day: Goring (Your finish point)

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Walking holiday options

Great British Walks can offer different walking options to suit your time frame. You can choose to walk the complete Ridgeway path or there are shorter options available on the Ridgeway walking tour. As with all our walking tours in the UK, we try to provide the best possible choices for our clients. You can request further information on our Ridgeway walking holiday as well as all our UK holidays by simply completing our enquiry form.

Rest Day

£60 per person / per day

Single Supplements & Solo Walkers

Solo Walker supplement £45 per person / per night
Single Supplement £35 per person / per night (walkers who are part of a group and require their own room)

Your Holiday Price Includes

The Walking Holiday Company always book recommended local accommodation as close as possible to the Ridgeway walking route. We hope to give you a flavour of different types of accommodations and you may stay in a Bed & Breakfast, a Guesthouse, maybe a Farmhouse, and sometimes a local Inn or a small Hotel. We always ask for en-suite or private facilities wherever possible. Your holiday price includes a full breakfast, luggage transfers between overnight stops, and transfers between the accommodation and path should your overnight stay be away from the trail. We supply your route planning in the form of a Holiday Pack which includes a Trail Guide (and map, where necessary), your itinerary, accommodation directions and we shall also include some local interest leaflets.

How to get to Ridgeway

Arrival Travel Information - full walk

By Air – The most convenient major city and international airport is Bristol International Airport.

By Rail – The most convenient railway station for the start of the tour (Avebury), is Swindon, Wilts. There is a railway station at the end of the trail (Tring). Tring railway station is about 2 miles south-east of the town, in a village called 'Tring Station'. Tring is on the west coast main line railway with a frequent direct train service from Tring to London Euston (approximately 3 per hour) along with services to the rest of the UK via Birmingham New Street.

From London – Trains run regularly between Heathrow or Gatwick Airports and Swindon – Wilts (nearest railway station to Avebury). There is a fast and frequent rail service between London Paddington and Swindon. The journey takes approximately 1 hour 50 minutes. From Tring, there are regular trains to Gatwick (changing at London Euston and London Victoria) or Heathrow (changing at London Euston).

Return to Start - The easiest way to return to the start of the trail (Avebury) is by taking the bus to Tring station then a train from Tring to Swindon changing at London’s Euston and Paddington stations. This journey takes approximately 2 hours. Finally complete the journey to Avebury by bus.

Can we help you? Don't forget you can always contact us by phone on +44 1600 713008 during office hours, or send an email with any questions you may have. We are always pleased to hear from you.

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Cyrus 20-Aug-2019 01:52 PM

We walked the Ridgeway from Avebury to Streatley. What an extraordinary experience! Great British Walks did a superb job handling all of the logistics, and everyone we worked with through them were marvelous!

Anonymous 12-Aug-2019 03:05 PM

I contacted Great British Walks as they were listed on the UK National Trail website as a company that assists in organising independent walking tours. They were very timely in their response to my enquiry (unlike another companies that I contacted and never received any response). During our ongoing online communication, they provided great expertise to the walk I wanted to do (the Ridgeway) and how we could undertake it in the time we had available (we did half the trail). They offered PayPal as one of the methods of payment, so I was comfortable with that guarantee. We utilised their luggage transfer option and they arranged the route and the accommodation. All of the accommodation providers they used were very friendly and knowledgeable of our route and the meals and accommodation provided were lovely. The taxi driver that was recommended to us was very friendly and assisted us throughout with our luggage transfers. I would readily use this company again for my next Great British Walk! Lesley, Brisbane Australia

Anonymous 30-Aug-2017 04:26 PM

The accommodation you booked for us was excellent, there was so much to see and do, the luggage transfer was handled efficiently. All in all had a great trip, thank you for all your help and hard work and I am sure we will be contacting you sometime in the future for further walking holidays. Mr. P. Dyer.

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The Ridgeway walking holiday options with baggage transfer

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