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OSM map layer · LineString
51.49, -1.73 · rel 8879
51.49, -1.73 · rel 8879
The Ridgeway
30,8 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Swindon · 51.49°N ·
1.73°W
30,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 9 points along the route
What will you encounter?
8× summit
1× ruins
Overton Hill
summit ·
on the route
30,8 km
100%
Barbury Hill
summit ·
on the route
30,8 km
100%
Liddington Hill
summit ·
138 m off route
30,8 km
100%
The Polisher
ruins ·
147 m off route
30,8 km
100%
Hackpen Hill
summit ·
201 m off route
30,8 km
100%
Coombe Down
summit ·
223 m off route
30,8 km
100%
Charlbury Hill
summit ·
247 m off route
30,8 km
100%
Whitefield Hill
summit ·
254 m off route
30,8 km
100%
Fox Hill
summit ·
268 m off route
30,8 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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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
The Ridgeway is 30.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, The Ridgeway takes approximately 7h 39min to complete.
No, The Ridgeway is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
The Ridgeway starts near coordinates 51.5502, -1.6212.
The Ridgeway is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
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.