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The Ridgeway Trail

The Ridgeway Trail

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The Ridgeway Trail

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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Location: Aldbourne, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Grace Mulligan

October 17, 2023

Hiking

Here you will trail a section of the famous Ridegway, which is thought to be one of Britain's oldest roads! You'll be traversing along the exact route that has been used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers - a real fascinating piece of history!

Ryder

June 9, 2025

Cycling

Ridgeway bridleway is very overgrown in summer and difficult to ride. Better take byway.

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