The Ridgeway 40
Avebury, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026
Event overview
The Ridgeway 40 Walk is a linear 40-mile event held on Saturday 9 May 2026. The route runs from Avebury Sports & Social Club to Morrell Room, Church Lane, Streatley (RG8 9HT). Entrants must be at least 14 years old. Entry places are limited to 250 and entries close on Monday 4 May 2026; there are no entries on the day. Entry fees are listed for members and non-members, and a coach to the start is available for an additional fee.
Route and logistics
The route follows the Herepath and the ancient Ridgeway track across undulating chalk downlands of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Checkpoints are provided to monitor progress; most checkpoints offer snacks and drinks, and a first aid kit is available at checkpoint locations. There is a time limit with checkpoint closing times; entrants will be retired if they miss those times. A completion certificate is issued by email and a cloth badge is provided free for finishers; commemorative badges are also available for sale. Organisers advise good prior training and good health, recommend carrying a personal cup for finish refreshments, and suggest using location tools to help others find a walker if needed. Maps for the route are specified (Landranger 173 and 174 or equivalent) and a route map is available from the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.