The Ridgeway Circular and Linear Walks and Rides - National Trails

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@MaQuest This is my back yard almost. I used to live a short cycle from The Ridgeway and spent many an hour mountain biking along its trails.

The Ridgeway is a very special place. I pop back whenever I can especially at this time of year when it feels very atmospheric.

Closer to home I regularly walk around Wittenham clumps and the Earth Trust land. Some trees there were sponsored and planted by our family. #SolarPunkSunday #TheRidgeway

The Ridgeway
"Take a route used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers through ancient landscapes."
https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/the-ridgeway/

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The Ridgeway - National Trails

National Trails
I'm walking #TheRidgeway as my planned adventure this year - today was Tring to Wendover in breezy sunshine with a teeny tiny rain shower. A selection of highlights below: lambs, bluebells, and the beer and crisps at the pub at the end 🤣
Wayland's Smithy

A fine and atmospheric Neolithic chambered long barrow 2km (11/4 miles) along the Ridgeway from the Uffington White Horse: it was once believed to be the habitation of the Saxon smith-god Wayland.

English Heritage
Whispers of the Ancient: An Autumn Expedition to the Enigmatic White Horse of Uffington, the Ridgeway, and Wayland’s Smithy

Dive into the mystical realms of Uffington, Oxfordshire with Ghost Catcher Isles! Uncover the secrets of White Horse Hill, Dragon Hill, Uffington Castle, and Wayland’s Smithy in an autumnal j…

Ghost Catcher Isles

#FingerpostFriday

The Ridgeway path, somewhere between Overton Hill and Hackpen Hill, on the first (or last, depending on the direction of travel) day of the trail.

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Status Report: I finished / survived!

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I've reached the halfway point!

What with walking to the start of the route, to and from accommodation, as well as bimbling around interesting locations en route, I've actually walked 57 miles, not 41.

If I'm brutally honest, I've felt better. My poor feet 😩😂

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