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The Ridgeway 40

Avebury, United Kingdom • 10 May 2025

The Ridgeway 40 is a challenging 40-mile linear walk or run held annually in the UK, starting at Avebury Sports and Social Club in Wiltshire and finishing at the Morrell Room in Streatley, Berkshire. The route follows the ancient Ridgeway track and other paths across the undulating chalk downlands of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire. This historic trail passes notable landmarks such as Iron Age forts, Neolithic tombs, and the famous Uffington White Horse. The event offers checkpoints with refreshments and first aid, a certificate for finishers, and accommodation options at Streatley Youth Hostel. It is organized by the Ridgeway 40 Walk Association and attracts up to 400 participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Avebury

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40 mi
40-Mile Linear Walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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