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OSM map layer · LineString
51.24, -2.03 · rel 319118
51.24, -2.03 · rel 319118
Wessex Ridgeway
118,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Wiltshire · 51.24°N ·
2.03°W
118,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
29
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Attraction
1× viewpoint
14× summit
2× ruins
1× Water
The Artist's Workshop
Attraction ·
68 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Cloisters
Attraction ·
76 m off route
7,1 km
6%
White Horse
viewpoint ·
on the route
118,5 km
100%
Stoke Hill
summit ·
on the route
118,5 km
100%
Cotley Hill
summit ·
on the route
118,5 km
100%
Beacon Hill
summit ·
26 m off route
118,5 km
100%
Westbury Hill
summit ·
44 m off route
118,5 km
100%
Middle Hill
summit ·
69 m off route
118,5 km
100%
Urchfont Hill
summit ·
78 m off route
118,5 km
100%
Arn Hill Down
summit ·
139 m off route
118,5 km
100%
Long Tom Standing Stone
ruins ·
144 m off route
118,5 km
100%
Battlesbury Hill
summit ·
150 m off route
118,5 km
100%
Manton Circle
ruins ·
155 m off route
118,5 km
100%
Cherhill Hill
summit ·
161 m off route
118,5 km
100%
Etchilhampton Hill
summit ·
168 m off route
118,5 km
100%
Win Green
summit ·
192 m off route
118,5 km
100%
Scratchbury Hill
summit ·
212 m off route
118,5 km
100%
Urchfont Spring
Water ·
233 m off route
118,5 km
100%
Upton Cow Down
summit ·
237 m off route
118,5 km
100%
Edington Hill
summit ·
241 m off route
118,5 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
Wessex Ridgeway is 118.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Wessex Ridgeway takes approximately 29h 29min to complete.
No, Wessex Ridgeway is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Wessex Ridgeway starts near coordinates 51.4194, -1.7347.
Wessex Ridgeway is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.