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OSM map layer · LineString
51.79, -0.64 · rel 8879
51.79, -0.64 · rel 8879
The Ridgeway
9,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Hertfordshire · 51.79°N ·
0.64°W
9,2km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× summit
2× monument
Paul’s Knob
summit ·
221 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Pitstone Hill
summit ·
70 m off route
6,3 km
68%
Pavis Wood
summit ·
88 m off route
7,5 km
82%
Riddle of the Ruin
monument ·
64 m off route
9,2 km
100%
Aldbury Nowers
summit ·
126 m off route
9,2 km
100%
The Obelisk
monument ·
155 m off route
9,2 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
The Ridgeway is 9.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, The Ridgeway takes approximately 2h 18min to complete.
No, The Ridgeway is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
The Ridgeway starts near coordinates 51.8224, -0.6199.
The Ridgeway is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
The Ridgeway is maintained and managed by National Trails.
Yes, The Ridgeway is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.