The Ridgeway Run
Run 91 miles along the Ridgeway National Trail from Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon. We provide accommodation, luggage transfer, maps and guidebooks.
The Ridgeway Run
https://contoursrun.co.uk/the-ridgeway-run
A self-guided trail running holiday along the Ridgeway National Trail from East Kennet to Ivinghoe Beacon.
From £625 per person
From £625 per person
The 91-mile (144 km) Ridgeway National Trail is a compelling option for the runner, as it follows an ancient path along the crest of the North Wessex Downs, passing the remnants of prehistoric settlements.
The views from the top, closest to Chinnor and Princes Risborough, take in a vast swathe of the Thames.
Once on the river bank, The Ridgeway Run follows the Thames for five miles before branching off for varied scenery. Down land, delightful valleys and rich woodland are all on the route, transforming each day’s run.
With few climbs to tackle and generally good terrain to attack, the trail provides an excellent starting point for a new trail runner, or a fast, scenic route for those with more experience.
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Engaging with ancient history as you run along a track established by prehistoric man, with stone circles and ancient barrows to visit along the way.
Delving through the rolling hills of the Wessex Downs and on to the woodlands and villages of the Chiltern Hills.
Spotting the striking shape of the Uffington White Horse sketched across the hillside.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-RIDG2 | From East Kennett(T) to Ivinghoe Beacon | 3 days running | £625 | |
| R-RIDG3 | From East Kennett(T) to Ivinghoe Beacon | 4 days running | £730 | |
| R-RIDG4 | From East Kennett(T) to Ivinghoe Beacon | 6 days running | £915 |
Travel to East Kennett(T) where your first night's accommodation will be booked
East Kennett(T) to Letcombe Regis(L). 29.5 miles (47km) / 2093 ft (638 m) ascent
Letcombe Regis(L) to Watlington(L). 30 miles (48km) / 2073 ft (632 m) ascent
Watlington(L) to Ivinghoe Beacon. 33 miles (53km) / 2959 ft (902 m) ascent
Depart from Ivinghoe Beacon after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Engaging with ancient history as you run along a track established by prehistoric man, with stone circles and ancient barrows to visit along the way.
Delving through the rolling hills of the Wessex Downs and on to the woodlands and villages of the Chiltern Hills.
Spotting the striking shape of the Uffington White Horse sketched across the hillside.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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