Ridgeway

The Ridgeway is an ancient track, about 85 miles long, that runs across the central-south of England. It is believed to be the oldest road in Britain (believed to have been in use for around 5000 years), and is a haven for keen walkers. The Ridgeway runs very close to Didcot, although the elevated location means that there is usually a stiff breeze blowing up there! There are numerous ancient monuments along the Ridgeway – for example the Uffington white horse and Wayland’s Smithy are both located on or very near the Ridgeway.

The Ridgeway. This is in South Oxfordshire, and is no more than a grass track here

The start of the Ridgeway at Overton Hill, near Avebury

The Ridgeway path at Barbury Castle

The section of Ridgeway just before Wayland's Smithy. Note that grass has turned to chalk ...

The Ridgeway (the white line) approaching White Horse Hill.