2-day Trail running the Ridgeway Trail, Southwest England

Join certified UK Mountain Guides for this explosive 2-day trip running the Ridgeway Trail across the historic and beautiful Salisbury Plains from Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon!

Private

2 Days

All year

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Discover the picturesque beauty of the North Wessex Down's and Chiltern Hills
Challenge your endurance with 140km to be covered over two days
View ancient settlements, stone megaliths and follow a path used for 5000 years
Have your luggage and accommodation taken care of and prepared for you

Description

From the North Wessex Downs to the Chiltern Hills, this run takes you through some of the most beautiful and historic parts of England.

The run starts about 150km west of london in Avebury, Wilshire. A charming village and the site of ancient and wondrous stone megaliths that scatter the landscape.

You will cover 140km (87-miles) on the Ridgeway National Trail and finish at Ivinghoe Beacon in the pretty Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire.

Feel the history as you repeat steps that have been taken for over 5,000 years. All number of peoples have traversed this path before; Romans, Vikings, Normans, Saxons Celts etc.

You will see the remnants of prehistoric settlements, beautiful nature all around you and bask in the views overlooking the Thames river and surrounding areas. You will run next to the river, through woodlands, valleys and more.

This condensed two-day run doesn’t present many ascents or steep climbs compared to other trails but to cover 140km in two days is highly strenuous and requires a very high level of fitness.

If this run has got you excited then sign up now and don’t miss out on the chance to explore some of England’s most beautiful countryside, marvel at its ancient artefacts and test those running legs!!

If you have a bit more time and like the idea of discovering some of southern Scotland’s nature then consider this 5-day run on the John Muir Way trail. Or if coastline is more to your fancy then check out this 5-day run in Pembrokeshire, Wales for truly stunning views as you put the miles behind you!

Price includes

Guiding fee
Breakfast
Dinner
Luggage transfer

About the guide

UK

Mountain Guide

UK Mountain Guides work as Mountain Guides in the UK in the world’s famous climbing areas and high mountain ranges.

They have a solid base of experience, knowledge and skill. Collectively they share a common passion for climbing, mountaineering and skiing, and a professionalism for leading groups in challenging and hazardous terrain.

Languages

English

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