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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“Very well organised like always.”Mr Graber, Switzerland
“We achieved what we wanted to in walking the Ridgeway and thought the accommodation and organisation very good. The quality of food was excellent, which is important to hungry walkers.”Mr Goddard, UK
“The holiday was excellent, well organised and very helpful people at the places we stayed at.”Mr Wilson, UK
“By the way, all taxis worked well and all baggage transfers were perfect.”Mr Hancocks, UK
“We absolutely enjoyed the holiday that we had.”Mrs Curtis, UK
“Enjoyed traversing the landscape day by day. The variety of accommodation was fun and all comfortable and welcoming.”Ms Germain, UK
“A wonderful holiday. I enjoyed every step of the way. Absolutely faultless. Thank you very much indeed. Now thinking of next holiday.”Mr Ames, UK
“All the accommodation was very good and to a high standard. Thanks again.”Mrs Robinson, UK
“I particularly liked the contrast between the downland west and the wooded Chiltern east.”Dr Bailey, UK
Dog friendly