Wessex Ridgeway
Dorset, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Dorset, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 56 mi (90.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 6,594 ft (2,010 m)
- Est. Time
- 21 hr 25 min
- High point
- 869 ft (265 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: The Lost Pilot 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Gerrard's Hill 10.6 mi (17 km) from start
- Historic site: WW1 Memorial 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Robinson Memorial 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from start
- Picnic area: Buckham Down 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Kingcombe Visitor Centre 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from start
- Peak: Bulbarrow Hill 41 mi (66 km) from start
- Viewpoint 41.4 mi (66.7 km) from start
- Picnic area: Ibberton Hill Picnic Site 42.3 mi (68 km) from start
- Peak: Bell Hill 43.2 mi (69.6 km) from start
- Picnic area: Okeford Hill Picnic Site 44.3 mi (71.2 km) from start
- Peak: Shillingstone Hill 45 mi (72.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Wessex Ridgeway
How long is Wessex Ridgeway?
Wessex Ridgeway is 56 mi (90.1 km) long. Most people take about 21 hr 25 min. It climbs 6,594 ft (2,010 m) in total, up to a high point of 869 ft (265 m).
How hard is Wessex Ridgeway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Wessex Ridgeway?
18 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Wessex Ridgeway?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 12 mi (19.3 km).
Is Wessex Ridgeway shaded?
Partly shaded (37% under trees).
What can you do on Wessex Ridgeway?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Wessex Ridgeway?
The Bottle Inn, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from the start. 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Wessex 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.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap