The Ridgeway in North Wessex Downs
The Ridgeway in North Wessex Downs
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The Ridgeway in North Wessex Downs
Hiking
4.8
(26)
Mountain biking
5.0
(2)
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October 17, 2023
Hiking
The Ridgeway is often deemed Britain's oldest road, having been used by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers to travel cross-country since prehistoric times.
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4.5
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Embark on a moderate hike through the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, covering 9.8 miles (15.7 km) with an elevation gain of 612 feet (187 metres). This route typically takes…
4.7
(11)
72
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Embark on a moderate 5.2-mile (8.4 km) hike through the North Wessex Downs, offering wide, open views of rolling chalk downland. This loop, which takes about 2 hours and 15…
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56
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 240 m
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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h
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