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Greater Ridgeway

Greater Ridgeway

Thea planned a hike

March 15, 2022

Greater Ridgeway

Hard

159:57

594km

3.7km/h

7,300m

7,280m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Most people would complete this in 23-53 days

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11.6 km

Lambert's Castle Hillfort

Highlight • Viewpoint

Around 2,500-years-old, this Iron Age hillfort sits at the north end of the appropriately-named Lambert’s Castle Hill. You’ll find evidence of earthworks here and lovely views of the surrounding landscapes, …

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81.5 km

View of Blackmore Vale from Bell Hill

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Along this ridge section, which takes you from Okeford Hill and over Bell Hill, you are afforded stunning views over Blackmore Vale and Stour Valley. There is evidence of a …

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119 km

View of New Wardour Castle

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Built in Palladian style, the Grade I-listed New Wardour Castle is not far from the impressive ruins of Old Wardour Castle. This vast house was built in the 18th century …

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158 km

Bratton Camp and Long Barrow

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There are over 1,200 hillforts in England, most of which occupy fantastic viewpoints and Bratton Camp hillfort is no different. In fact, it has a truly extraordinary vistas from its …

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216 km

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle

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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 …

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245 km

Uffington Castle Hillfort

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On White Horse Hill, this large hillfort dates back to the Iron Age and lies next to the extraordinary Uffington White Horse, a prehistoric chalk figure. Combined, they make for …

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327 km

Coombe Hill Viewpoint and Boer War Memorial

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Standing at 852 feet (260 m) above sea level, Coombe Hill is the highest viewpoint in the Chilterns. From the summit, you experience enchanting views over the Aylesbury Vale and …

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372 km

View from Warden Hill

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From Warden Hill you get fantastic views over Luton. The hill is located within the Galley and Warden Hills Nature Reserve, a chalk downland that supports many varieties of wild flowers and rare insects, including over 20 species of butterflies.

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594 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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247 km

145 km

74.8 km

72.7 km

31.0 km

21.5 km

2.68 km

Surfaces

208 km

163 km

76.1 km

74.5 km

51.6 km

22.1 km

568 m

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Greater Ridgeway

Lambert's Castle Hillfort

View of Blackmore Vale from Bell Hill

View of New Wardour Castle

Bratton Camp and Long Barrow

The Ridgeway at Barbury Castle

Uffington Castle Hillfort

Coombe Hill Viewpoint and Boer War Memorial

View from Warden Hill

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