The Ridgeway National Trail travels for 87 miles (139km) through the North Wessex Downs and the Chilterns Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in southeast England

The Ridgeway National Trail, 87 miles (139km) through ancient landscapes.  Over rolling, open downland to the west of the River Thames, and through secluded valleys and woods in The Chilterns to the east, following the same route used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers.

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Red kite © Gerry Whitlow Above Sparsholt © Jos Joslin Grim’s Ditch © Jos Joslin Waylands Smithy © Natural England/Tina Stallard
The White Horse © Natural England/Tina Stallard Avebury Stone Circle Ashdown House ©Jos Joslin Village cottage ©Jos Joslin
Folly Clump ©Jos Joslin Swyncombe Church ©Jos Joslin Uffington Castle ©Jos Joslin View from White Horse Hill ©Jos Joslin
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