The Ridgeway National Trail

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Journey Time:   
6 Days
Distance:
87 miles (137 km)
Airports:
Bristol/
Heathrow/
Luton

Plan your route: VisitBritain Journey Planner (visitbritain.transportdirect.info/web2)

Overview

The Ridgeway National Trail (www.nationaltrail.co.uk/Ridgeway/) runs from the World Heritage Site of Avebury to Ivanhoe beacon. Much of this 85-mile (136 km) trail still follows the same path over the high ground used by travellers, herdsmen and solders since prehistoric times. People have used the Ridgeway for over 6,000 years and have left some great monuments for you to explore.

Day 1: Overton Hill (Avebury) - Ogbourne St George

Overton Hill (Avebury) - Ogbourne St George: 10 miles (16 km)
Totals for Day: 10 miles (16 km)

Overton Hill (Avebury)

Start your walk along the Ridgeway (www.nationaltrail.co.uk/Ridgeway/) at Overton Hill, Avebury (www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-avebury/). The town was given World Heritage Site status along with Stonehenge, for it's outstanding prehistoric monument. The Avebury Stone Circles is one of Europe's largest stone circles, and has been voted the country's third most spiritual place. Explore the stone circle and uncover the story of the stones in the interactive barn gallery.

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Ogbourne St George (Wiltshire)

Once you leave Overton Hill, the Ridgeway (www.nationaltrail.co.uk/Ridgeway/) climbs gradually towards Barbury Castle Iron Age Fort. From here, you'll see fantastic views before descending to Ogbourne St George. This pretty village in the valley of the River Og is the perfect place to relax - walk along the banks of the river before enjoying a hearty meal at one of the village pubs.

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