The Ridgeway
The Ridgeway is a 139 km long-distance hiking route through Southern England, suited to hikers who want ancient trackway hiking terrain and a clear…
Route overview
A multi-stage route through Southern England, with highlights including chalk ridges, prehistoric sites, open downs, woodlands.
The Ridgeway gives hikers a structured way to experience Southern England over several days. The route is best approached as a staged hike, with planning attention on accommodation, weather, navigation and daily distance. For BuddieHikes, it is a strong candidate because the trail is long enough to benefit from a hiking partner, while still being understandable as a clear route objective.
The Ridgeway is a 139 km long-distance hiking route through Southern England, suited to hikers who want ancient trackway hiking terrain and a clear multi-day objective.
Trail facts
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Southern England
- Distance
- 139 km
- Typical duration
- 6–8 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation gain
- Not officially documented in source listing
- Best season
- April to October
- Trail type
- Historic trail
Access and logistics
- Bookings
- Book accommodation ahead in peak season or on popular sections.
Safety context
Navigation, road crossings, muddy sections and long daily distances are the main planning factors.
Highlights
chalk ridges prehistoric sites open downs woodlands
Why find a buddy
This route is well suited to finding a hiking buddy because the distance, logistics and multi-day structure are easier and safer to manage with someone who has a similar pace and planning style.
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