Ridgeway Path: Ivinghoe Beacon to Wendover
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Ridgeway Path: Ivinghoe Beacon to Wendover
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Take on a section of The Ridgeway, claimed to be Britain’s oldest road. Over the last 5,000 years, several footprints have been imprinted in the pathway’s historic soil, making completing this trip a token bucket list item! This route guide details a section of the ancient trackway—the 12.4mi stretch from Ivinghoe Beacon to Wendover. This is a one-way walk, so be sure to prepare transportation as a means to get back to your vehicle.
Getting there
To get to the start of the Ridgeway Path: Ivinghoe Beacon to Wendover, head to Ivinghoe and follow the B489, and your destination will be on your right, directly across from the turn-off for Chapel Lane.
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| When to do | Year-round |
| Backcountry Campsites | No |
| Pets allowed | Yes - On Leash |
| Family friendly | No |
| Route Signage | Average |
| Crowd Levels | Moderate |
| Route Type | One Way |
Ridgeway Path: Ivinghoe Beacon to Wendover
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Ridgeway Path: Ivinghoe Beacon to Wendover Description
Ridgeway Path: Ivinghoe Beacon to Wendover grants you a chance to walk a section of The Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest road. Just think about the collection of footprints stamped into this ancient trackway that has been around for around 5,000 years. Starting from Ivinghoe, you’ll follow the well-signed paths towards Wendover, passing through the countryside and woodland en route. Remember to prepare transportation for when you arrive in Wendover, as this is a one-way route.
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RC-DC 3 years ago
I used to run this route about a decade ago, but would do an out and back. Really nice route. For time I put it what I guess it would take for a walk