The Ridgeway
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 22.1 mi (35.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,516 ft (462 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 55 min
- High point
- 705 ft (215 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Kenneth Grahame 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from start
- Drinking water: Water tap on right side of Church 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Ridgeway View Campsite 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from start
- Campsite: White Mark Farm Camp Site 15 mi (24.2 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 22.1 mi (35.6 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 55 min. It climbs 1,516 ft (462 m) in total, up to a high point of 705 ft (215 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?
17 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on The Ridgeway?
Drinking water on the way at 2 mi (3.2 km), 8.9 mi (14.3 km), 9.5 mi (15.3 km), 18.1 mi (29.2 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 1.5 mi (2.4 km).
Is The Ridgeway shaded?
Partly shaded (67% under trees).
What can you do on The Ridgeway?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near The Ridgeway?
Pierreponts, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Goring Food and Wine, 0.2 mi (0.4 km).
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
- 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)
- The Ridgeway Oxfordshire · Expert · 19.4 mi (31.2 km)
- Meadows and Woodlands of Streatley Walk, Goring Gap Oxfordshire · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 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