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View of Ridgeway Reservoir – Lord Wantage Monument loop from Ardington

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View of Ridgeway Reservoir – Lord Wantage Monument loop from Ardington

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View of Ridgeway Reservoir – Lord Wantage Monument loop from Ardington

03:06

11.5km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.85 km

Bridge Over the Ginge River

Highlight • River

A wooden bridge spans over the pretty Ginge River along Ickfield Way, creating a lovely scene as you make your way through this wooded countryside.

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1.97 km

Welcome to the Ridegway, 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!

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5.09 km

View of Ridgeway Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can be very muddy and waterlogged in winter along here

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6.82 km

Robert Loyd Lindsay Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Nice spot to take a stop and take in the views along the ridgeway.

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6.84 km

Lord Wantage Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

The monument to Robert Loyd Lindsay, Lord Wantage, is situated high on the Ridgeway and affords stunning views of the vale. Lord Wantage was a distinguished soldier and one of …

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11.5 km

The Grocer Chef Café & Farm Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little café for refreshments

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.17 km

1.72 km

639 m

Surfaces

4.44 km

2.88 km

2.38 km

919 m

565 m

338 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Monday 22 June

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View of Ridgeway Reservoir – Lord Wantage Monument loop from Ardington

Bridge Over the Ginge River

Ginge Brook

The Ridgeway Trail

View of Ridgeway Reservoir

Robert Loyd Lindsay Memorial

Lord Wantage Monument

The Grocer Chef Café & Farm Shop

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