The Ridgeway: a historic trail through the south of England in 8 days

This fascinating tour of The Ridgeway begins in Avebury, a small village surrounded by prehistoric monuments, including the famous large 5,000-year-old eponymous stone circle that was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.

Overnight in Avebury

This first day of walking, although demanding, is really worth it, because the views you will have are incredible. You'll start by climbing a hill where Barbury Castle, a fort dating back to the Iron Age, is located.

Before continuing your way to Bishopstone, you'll stop at Ogbourne St. George, a charming village on the banks of the River Og.

Overnight in Bishopstone

Today you will have the privilege of climbing White Horse Hill, a hill famous for the Uffington White Horse, a horse-shaped pictogram the size of a football field that is more than 3,000 years old.

Here you will also have the possibility to visit the ruins of Uffington Castle, a fort dating from the Iron Age.

Later, you can follow your way to Letcombe Regis, a town in Oxfordshire.

Overnight in Letcombe Regis

Today you will walk on wide paths that will not require much effort. During the day, you'll be able to gaze at beautiful landscapes and, if you're lucky, you'll be able to see the Chiltern Hills stretching about 80 km (49.7 miles) through the counties of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

Later, the terrain will be a little more uneven, you will walk on the banks of the River Thames, the most important in England, until you reach Goring.  

Overnight in Goring

Start your day feeling the fresh, pure air of the open countryside as you walk along the banks of the renowned River Thames.

Later, the trails begin to reduce and you will pass through beautiful and traditional villages. Then you will continue through Swyncombe until you reach your destination for today: Watlington, a small village nestled in the Chilterns.

Overnight in Watlington

During the first part of the day, you will walk calmly to Princes Risborough, a small town located between the Aylesbury Valley and the western part of the Chilterns.

Later you will continue to the charming town of Wendover on a stretch that has several ascents and descents.

Overnight in Wendover

Enjoy the last stretch of The Ridgeway on a walk that will include steep ascents and descents. You will pass traditional and beautiful villages such as Wigginton and Aldbury.

Later you will arrive at Ivinghoe Beacon, a hill that is a local icon, as it is the ideal point to contemplate the beautiful landscapes and close this unforgettable tour with a flourish.

Overnight in Tring

The day has come to say goodbye to this fantastic holiday through the south of England to return to your place of origin.

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