Often referred to as Britain's oldest road, the Ridgeway is an ancient route that has been used since prehistory. It stretches from Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon while this section stretches from Overton Down to Barbury Castle, an Iron Age hillfort.

Sweeping grassland, open views and a sense of walking in ancient footsteps, this is a majestic trail.

Marvin the Martian

July 5, 2020

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The Ridgeway National Trail a walking route in a surprisingly remote part of southern central England. It travels in a northeasterly direction for 87 miles (139 Km) from its start in the World Heritage Site of Avebury. As Britain’s oldest road The Ridgeway still follows the same route over the high ground used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers.
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Distance 2.42 km

Uphill 40 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Broad Hinton, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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