Wessex Ridgeway Trail
Dorset, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Dorset, United Kingdom. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 57.9 mi (93.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 6,030 ft (1,838 m)
- Est. Time
- 11 hr 25 min
- High point
- 869 ft (265 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Shillingstone Hill 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from start
- Picnic area: Okeford Hill Picnic Site 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from start
- Peak: Bell Hill 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from start
- Picnic area: Ibberton Hill Picnic Site 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from start
- Peak: Bulbarrow Hill 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from start
- Visitor center: Kingcombe Visitor Centre 37.9 mi (61 km) from start
- Peak: Buckham Down 45.6 mi (73.4 km) from start
- Peak: Horn Hill 46.2 mi (74.3 km) from start
- Historic site: The Lost Pilot 48.6 mi (78.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Wessex Ridgeway Trail
How long is Wessex Ridgeway Trail?
Wessex Ridgeway Trail is 57.9 mi (93.2 km) long. Most people take about 11 hr 25 min. It climbs 6,030 ft (1,838 m) in total, up to a high point of 869 ft (265 m).
How hard is Wessex Ridgeway Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Wessex Ridgeway Trail?
14 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Wessex Ridgeway Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Wessex Ridgeway Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (43% under trees).
What can you do on Wessex Ridgeway Trail?
Best for Mountain biking. Shared with bikes.
Where can you eat near Wessex Ridgeway Trail?
Coffee Grove Café, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Wessex Ridgeway Trail?
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 Wessex Ridgeway Trail
- North Dorset Cycle Way Dorset · Easy · 4.1 mi (6.6 km)
- The Hardy Way Wiltshire · Moderate · 7.7 mi (12.3 km)
- The Hardy Way Dorset · Expert · 93.3 mi (150.1 km)
- Shire Rack Wiltshire · Hard · 8.3 mi (13.3 km)
- Halfpenny Lane Dorset · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km)
- Ashcombe Lane Wiltshire · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- May Lane Dorset · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Straight Lane Dorset · Easy · 1.2 mi (2 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap