The Ridgeway National Trail: Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon described in both directions

by Steve Davison

Overview

A guidebook to walking the Ridgeway National Trail between Avebury in Wiltshire and Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire. Covering 139km (87 miles), this mostly low-level route is suitable for all abilities and takes 6 to 9 days to hike.

The route is described in both directions and in 12 stages, ranging from 8 to 16 km (5–10 miles) in length. Detours and diversions are included to historic and archaeological sites close to the Trail.

• Contains step-by-step description of the route alongside 1:50,000 OS maps
• Includes a separate map booklet containing OS 1:25,000 mapping and route line
• Handy route summary table and trek planner help you plan your itinerary
• Packed with historical information, as well as detail maps showing nearby historic and archaeological sites
• Details of refreshments, accommodation and public transport given for each route stage

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781783624140
Publisher:	Cicerone Press
Publication date:	01/10/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	54 MB
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About the Author

Steve Davison is a writer and photographer who has lived in Berkshire for over 25 years. He has written a number of books as well as articles for magazines and national and local newspapers, specialising in hill-walking and UK and European travel, and counts nature, geology and the countryside among his particular interests. A keen hill-walker for many years, and a Mountain Leader, Steve has also worked as a part-time outdoor education instructor. He is also a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild.
Steve Davison is a writer and photographer who has written a number of books, including several guidebooks published by Cicerone. He has also written articles for a range of outdoor magazines and other publications. A keen hill walker for most of his life, with interests in nature, geology and the countryside, Steve is a qualified Mountain Leader and has also previously worked as a part-time outdoor education instructor. He is a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild. Find out more about him at www.stevedavison.co.uk. 

Table of Contents

CONTENTS Map key Overview map Trek planner Route summary tables Introduction Plants and wildlife Geology History Scenery When to walk Planning your walk Getting to and from the Ridgeway Where to stay Food and drink Communications and money matters What to pack Health, safety and emergencies Waymarking, access and rights of way Using this guide Maps Cycling and riding the Ridgeway The Ridgeway online The Greater Ridgeway The Countryside Code The Ridgeway (West to East) Stage 1 Overton Hill (Avebury) to Ogbourne St George Stage 2 Ogbourne St George to Ashbury Folly Stage 3 Ashbury Folly to the A338 (Wantage/Court Hill Centre) Stage 4 A338 (Wantage/Court Hill Centre) to Bury Down Stage 5 Bury Down to Streatley Stage 6 Streatley to Mongewell Park Stage 7 Mongewell Park to Watlington Stage 8 Watlington to Chinnor Stage 9 Chinnor to Princes Risborough Stage 10 Princes Risborough to Wendover Stage 11 Wendover to Wigginton Stage 12 Wigginton to Ivinghoe Beacon The Ridgeway (East to West) Stage 1 Ivinghoe Beacon to Wigginton Stage 2 Wigginton to Wendover Stage 3 Wendover to Princes Risborough Stage 4 Princes Risborough to Chinnor Stage 5 Chinnor to Watlington Stage 6 Watlington to Mongewell Park Stage 7 Mongewell Park to Streatley Stage 8 Streatley to Bury Down Stage 9 Bury Down to the A338 (Wantage/Court Hill Centre) Stage 10 A338 (Wantage/Court Hill Centre) to Ashbury Folly Stage 11 Ashbury Folly to Ogbourne St George Stage 12 Ogbourne St George to Overton Hill (Avebury) Appendix A Useful contact information Appendix B Facilities near to the Ridgeway Appendix C Accommodation near to the Ridgeway Appendix D Further reading