The Ridgeway
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Out-and-back trail in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 19.4 mi (31.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,106 ft (337 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 50 min
- High point
- 617 ft (188 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Lewis Carroll 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Shelter 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Peak: Several Down 14 mi (22.6 km) from start
- Peak: Gore Hill 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Hugh Frederick Grosvenor 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from start
- Peak: Folly Down 16.2 mi (26.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about The Ridgeway
How long is The Ridgeway?
The Ridgeway is 19.4 mi (31.2 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 50 min. It climbs 1,106 ft (337 m) in total, up to a high point of 617 ft (188 m).
How hard is The Ridgeway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for The Ridgeway?
4 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on The Ridgeway?
Drinking water on the way at 0.3 mi (0.5 km). No toilets mapped.
Is The Ridgeway shaded?
Mostly exposed (27% under trees).
What can you do on The Ridgeway?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near The Ridgeway?
Boat House Pub, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat.
Is this a good week for The Ridgeway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near The Ridgeway
- Meadows and Woodlands of Streatley Walk, Goring Gap Oxfordshire · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- The Ridgeway Oxfordshire · Expert · 22.1 mi (35.6 km)
- European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England Oxfordshire · Expert · 60.9 mi (98.1 km)
- Thames Path Oxfordshire · Hard · 59.2 mi (95.2 km)
- Swan's Way Oxfordshire · Hard · 20.2 mi (32.5 km)
- Swan's Way Oxfordshire · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
- West Berkshire Countryside Walk, Goring Gap West Berkshire · Hard · 6.9 mi (11.1 km)
- Pheasant Park, Basildon Park West Berkshire · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap