Wessex Ridgeway
Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 73.6 mi (118.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 6,322 ft (1,927 m)
- Est. Time
- 26 hr 55 min
- High point
- 883 ft (269 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Avebury Stone Circle 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from start
- Peak: Beacon Hill 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Oliver's Castle 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from start
- Peak: Urchfont Hill 24.7 mi (39.8 km) from start
- Peak: Stoke Hill 32.9 mi (52.9 km) from start
- Peak: Westbury Hill 37.4 mi (60.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Bratton Castle 37.7 mi (60.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: White Horse 37.9 mi (61 km) from start
- Peak: Arn Hill Down 42.7 mi (68.7 km) from start
- Peak: Middle Hill 46.1 mi (74.2 km) from start
- Peak: Cotley Hill 47.7 mi (76.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Martha's Down 56.1 mi (90.2 km) from start
- Historic site: New Wardour Castle 62.5 mi (100.6 km) from start
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Questions about Wessex Ridgeway
How long is Wessex Ridgeway?
Wessex Ridgeway is 73.6 mi (118.5 km) long. Most people take about 26 hr 55 min. It climbs 6,322 ft (1,927 m) in total, up to a high point of 883 ft (269 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?
Parking at the start, Fee. 18 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Wessex Ridgeway?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 6.3 mi (10.2 km), 63.4 mi (102 km).
Is Wessex Ridgeway shaded?
Mostly exposed (27% under trees).
What can you do on Wessex Ridgeway?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Wessex Ridgeway?
The Food Gallery, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Crosby & Lawrence, 0.1 mi (0.1 km).
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.
Trails near Wessex Ridgeway
- Wansdyke Path Wiltshire · Hard · 14.5 mi (23.4 km)
- Chiseldon & Marlborough Railway Path Wiltshire · Easy · 5 mi (8 km)
- Chiseldon & Marlborough Railway Path Wiltshire · Easy · 2.8 mi (4.6 km)
- Church Walk Wiltshire · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Mud Lane Wiltshire · Easy · 3.9 mi (6.2 km)
- Millennium Trail Swindon · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Meadows Path Swindon · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- The Ridgeway Swindon · Expert · 19.1 mi (30.8 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap