The Ridgeway
Explore the Ridgeway at your own pace on a full-length self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
The Ridgeway
https://dev.contours.co.uk/the-ridgeway
A walk along Britain's oldest road through the ancient landscapes of the Wessex Downs and the Chiltern Hills.
From £500 per person
An ancient track established by prehistoric man once stretched across the country from Dorset to Norfolk, and the Ridgeway follows it from East Kennet to Ivinghoe Beacon. The trail passes through two distinct landscapes on the way: the rolling North Wessex Downs, and a landscape of beech woodland and farmland dotted with historic towns in the Chiltern Hills.
The long and rich history of these areas is clear throughout, in extraordinary stone circles, ancient barrows, and the striking figure of the Uffington White Horse. The Ridgeway walk is a well-signposted and manageable route overall, and is well worth exploring.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £870 per person
Book a walking holiday along the Ridgeway and follow an ancient track established by prehistoric man. This undulating trail once stretched across the country from Dorset all the way to Norfolk, and the Ridgeway follows in those past footsteps from East Kennet to Ivinghoe Beacon. The trail is 93 miles long and passes through two distinct landscapes on the way: the rolling North Wessex Downs, and a landscape of beech woodland and farmland dotted with historic towns in the Chiltern Hills.
The rich history of these areas is clear throughout, represented by extraordinary stone circles, ancient barrows, and the striking figure of the Uffington White Horse. The Ridgeway is a well-signposted and manageable route.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIDG1 | From East Kennett(T) to Ivinghoe Beacon | 6 days walking | £870 | |
| RIDG2 | From East Kennett(T) to Ivinghoe Beacon | 7 days walking | £990 | |
| RIDG3 | From East Kennett(T) to Ivinghoe Beacon | 8 days walking | £1110 |
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“All beds were comfortable and all breakfast good.”Mr Clingan, UK
“A very enjoyable walk, thank you. The arrangements made by Contours all went very well. It’s noteworthy that, as I’ve found previously, the folk you use do appreciate your paying for services up front, in contrast to most other walking companies and it enhances your reputation. Accommodation generally very good, some superb. Taxi transfers went well, particularly those carried out by Village Cars, led by Mark who was very flexible and obliging. A splendid walk across beautiful central English Counties, with lovely woods, especially with the autumn colours, lots of history around and great views. I’d recommend all buy the Harvey’s complete map of the whole route which is waterproof, lightweight and accurate. Contemplating the Thames Path next May.”Mr Bird, UK
“Fantastic, everything worked like clockwork.”Mr Wigglesworth, UK
“Absolutely fabulous - well organised and detailed information pack and itinerary”Miss Harding, UK
“Had a great time. Thanks.”Ms Breese, Germany
“The Ridgeway is a beautiful and for us, relatively easy walk. All the instructions provided were helpful and the luggage service worked very well. As usual we met a range of interesting people and had a good range of the British weather!”Mr Cribb, UK
“An excellent hike, especially the first 3 days to Goring. We were lucky with the weather so got to see all the views and had time to look around some of the Neolithic sites nearby too. Almost all the accommodation was of a very high standard.”Miss Steggall, UK
“A very quiet walk with wonderful and varied views. We met lots of very friendly people.”Mr Evans, UK
“It was a joy to be out in the fresh air and apart from the occasional cyclist, to be alone on the trail. The route was well signposted throughout and we rarely had to resort to the text of the guide book to find the way. We discovered parts of the country we had not really visited or explored at all and the whole walk was varied, not too strenuous and peaceful. Service was excellent as usual.”Mr Gill, UK
Dog friendly