Ridgeway Farm To Town

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Creation

27 Jun 2024

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 7.27 km
Calculated time: 2h 10
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: No
Vertical gain: + 30 m
Vertical drop: - 30 m
Highest point: 110 m
Lowest point: 89 m

District: Wiltshire
Start: N 51.580674° / W 1.833556°
End: N 51.560244° / W 1.779076°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

S : km 0 - alt. 100 m - Start on Old Purton Road
2 : km 0.03 - alt. 100 m - Turn right
3 : km 0.16 - alt. 102 m - Turn left onto Horcott Road
4 : km 0.27 - alt. 101 m - Turn left onto Sound Copse
5 : km 0.32 - alt. 102 m - Turn right onto Sound Copse
6 : km 0.38 - alt. 100 m - Turn right onto Tower Road
7 : km 0.41 - alt. 98 m - Turn left onto Tower Road
8 : km 0.48 - alt. 95 m - Turn right onto Pepperbox Hill
9 : km 0.55 - alt. 93 m - Turn left
10 : km 0.55 - alt. 93 m - Turn right
11 : km 0.57 - alt. 93 m - Turn left
12 : km 0.57 - alt. 93 m - Turn right
13 : km 0.67 - alt. 91 m - Turn left
14 : km 0.78 - alt. 90 m - Turn left
15 : km 0.78 - alt. 90 m - Turn right
16 : km 0.99 - alt. 91 m - Turn left
17 : km 1.15 - alt. 91 m - Turn left
18 : km 1.16 - alt. 91 m - Turn left
19 : km 1.17 - alt. 92 m - At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Roughmoor Way
20 : km 1.59 - alt. 94 m - Keep left onto Roughmoor Way
21 : km 1.62 - alt. 93 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Cartwright Drive
22 : km 1.64 - alt. 93 m - Turn right
23 : km 1.65 - alt. 93 m - Turn left
24 : km 1.71 - alt. 93 m - Turn left onto Old Shaw Lane
25 : km 2.42 - alt. 109 m - Turn right
26 : km 2.49 - alt. 110 m - Turn slight right onto Shaw Road
27 : km 2.64 - alt. 107 m - Turn right
28 : km 3.18 - alt. 92 m - Turn right
29 : km 3.19 - alt. 91 m - Turn left
30 : km 3.68 - alt. 90 m - Turn sharp right
31 : km 3.69 - alt. 90 m - Turn right
32 : km 4.73 - alt. 94 m - Keep left
33 : km 5.14 - alt. 96 m - Turn right
34 : km 5.27 - alt. 99 m - Turn right
35 : km 5.32 - alt. 99 m - Turn slight left
36 : km 6.14 - alt. 100 m - Turn sharp left
37 : km 6.16 - alt. 100 m - Turn left
38 : km 6.16 - alt. 100 m - Turn right onto Station Road
39 : km 6.19 - alt. 100 m - Turn left onto Bridge Street
40 : km 6.28 - alt. 100 m - Turn left onto Henry Street
41 : km 6.3 - alt. 100 m - Turn left onto Bridge Street
42 : km 6.84 - alt. 104 m - Keep left onto Regent Street
43 : km 6.92 - alt. 106 m - Turn right
44 : km 6.93 - alt. 106 m - Turn left
45 : km 6.97 - alt. 107 m - Turn left onto Princes Street
46 : km 7.04 - alt. 105 m - Turn right
47 : km 7.08 - alt. 105 m - Turn left
48 : km 7.17 - alt. 103 m - Turn right
49 : km 7.25 - alt. 104 m - Turn right
50 : km 7.26 - alt. 104 m - Turn left
E : km 7.26 - alt. 104 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

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Ogbourne St George to Avebury, The Ridgeway the Other Way

Departure from Ogbourne St. George (Wiltshire)

The Ridgeway the other way. The National Trail from NE to SW. The Stage 6 is a short walk as you will probably have to continue a bit further to get a place to stay and maybe head to Swindon or Trowbridge for onward travel. The countryside is a mixture of arable land, changing colour with the seasons, and areas of sheep or cattle grazed grassland. Some of the best views are from Smeathe’s Ridge as you climb gently up to Barbury Castle.

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Departure from Ashbury (Oxfordshire)

This walk combines one of the best sections of the Ridgeway and the start of the Lambourn Valley Way with visits to two ancient monuments. It is easy walking; the paths are either well-made or on well-drained chalk downland.

Avebury, West Kennett and Silbury Hill

Departure from Avebury (Wiltshire)

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Ashdown House circular via White Horse and Berkshire Border

Departure from Ashbury (Oxfordshire)

This circular walk starts from Ashdown House. On the way you will be able to enjoy the White Horse Hill and Alfred’s Castle then spectacular views of the Vale of the White Horse.

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Departure from Avebury (Wiltshire)

The North Wessex Downs provides some good walking terrain and this extended route from Avebury takes you onto the downs to follow a section of the Ridgeway.

Uffington White Horse and Wayland's Smithy

Departure from Woolstone (Oxfordshire)

This short walk on the North Wessex Downs offers wonderful and the chance to explore some fine ancient monuments including the Uffungton White Horse, Uffington Castle and Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow.

Uffington Castle, the White Horse and Wayland's Smithy

Departure from Woolstone (Oxfordshire)

This walk on North Wessex Downs offers some wonderful views as well as the opportunity to explore some fine ancient monuments. These include the Uffington White Horse, Uffington Castle and Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow.