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The Ridgeway Trail – The Chiltern Hills – 3 Nights

April, May, June, July, August, September, October £499 pp

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The Ridgeway Trail – The Chiltern Hills – 3 Nights

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The Chiltern Hills section of The Ridgeway is one of the most scenic and historically rich parts of England’s oldest national trail. Starting near Goring-on-Thames (where the Ridgeway leaves the North Wessex Downs) and heading northeast to Ivinghoe Beacon, this section passes through the heart of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Quick Facts

  • 3 nights’ accommodation
  • 3 days’ walking
  • Guidebook and map provided
  • Daily door to door luggage transfers
  • 43 miles (69km) and 1,114m (3,659ft) of ascent
  • Excellent Waymarking – white acorn symbols for National Trails.

About & Details

The Chiltern Hills section covers roughly the eastern half of the Ridgeway — from Goring-on-Thames to Ivinghoe Beacon.

We take the stress out of your trip with expert local knowledge, hand-picked accommodation, luggage transfers and detailed support to help you find your way. You will need full walking kit including a waterproof jacket and trousers, a comfortable day sack and comfortable walking boots. You will receive a more detailed kit list upon booking.

The price for this trip is based on 2 people sharing.

Inclusions

  • 3 nights’ accommodation in a good quality B&B or hotel with ensuite or private bathroom and breakfast
  • Luggage transfers each walking day
  • Map and guide book plus detailed directions to your accommodation from the trail
  • Expert local knowledge and 24 hour emergency assistance during your trip
  • Professional event organisation
Exclusions
  • Travel to the start and finish points of the trip
  • Lunches and evening meals
  • Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects)
  • Guiding (please contact us if you would like this trip to be guided)

Optional Extras

  • Single room supplement £90 per person per night (subject to availability)
  • Solo traveler supplement £90 per person per night
  • Odd group supplement £90 per group per night may apply if a single room is required
  • Extra night prior to start (single room) £180 per person
  • Extra night prior to the start (twin room, needs 2 people) £95 per person
  • Extra night at the end of the event (single room) £180 per person
  • Extra night at the end of the event (twin room, needs 2 people) £95 per person

Please select from Optional Extras at checkout.

Getting there and back

Getting There

By Air: The nearest airports are London Heathrow and Bristol.

By Rail / Bus: The closest railway stations are Goring & Streatley which have regular services from Reading or London Paddington.

Getting Away

By Air: The nearest airports to Tring is London Luton which offers both domestic and international flights. Luton can be reached either by taxi, bus or train.

By Rail / Bus: If you wish to depart via train, you will need to retrace your steps to Tring, either via the Ridgeway or an alternative route. You can also take the bus – please visit https://www.traveline.info/ for more information. Tring is on the West Coast mainline and has services to London, Birmingham, the North and Scotland.

Evening Meals and Lunches

You can purchase evening meals either at the accommodation or nearby. When our event planners send you the schedule with itinerary you could prearrange directly with the accommodation or during the walk.

For lunches we would suggest bringing some of your own favourite snack bars and then asking the accommodation for a packed lunch for the following day and also supplementing that at stops en-route.

Accommodation

Accommodation is generally at B&B, guest houses and small hotels. Once booked in, your event planner will send you a list of your booked accommodation. It is possible to adjust according to preference at this stage so please mention it if you wish to change.

Dog-friendly

If you would like to bring your four legged friend, then we will do our best to source dog friendly accommodation.  There will be a supplement for your dog and there may also be a hotel and taxi supplement payable.  Therefore, once booked in, please alert your adventure travel planner that you would like to bring your dog and we can proceed from there.

Need a guide?

If you would prefer to have a guide for your walk, even just for one day, then we are happy to help. We can provide a qualified leader (also first aid qualified) to lead your trek or on just one of the sections. Just ask us.
A guide can not only take the stress out of navigation, but you will also find them a great asset in terms of providing an insight into all things environment and nature.

Dates and Prices

For available dates please see the ‘build your trip’ option on the left hand side on desktops or at the bottom on mobiles. You can reserve your space via this route.

After you book

After placing your booking with us, you will in the first instance receive an automated email from our system confirming receipt of your reservation. If you don’t receive it, it is worth checking your spam/clutter folder.

In the process of placing your booking, you will generally set up an access password to our online gateway where you can review the details of the booking.

Your personal event planner will then be in touch with you to start to confirm the details. This contact will usually be taken up in the working day after receipt of your booking, but may, in busy times, take a little longer. The event planner will then liaise with you regarding the details of the course. If you have any specific requirements, please do mention it at this stage.

At the end of your trip

Unfortunately, all good things come to an end.

Some people like to treat themselves to an extra night’s stay at the end. And why not? You’ve earned it. You can arrange this as an optional add-on with your adventure travel planner.

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Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Goring

    Arrive at your accommodation in Goring/Streatley.

  • Day 2 - Goring to Watlington

    Cross the Thames at Goring and climb onto the chalk ridge.  You will travel along the ancient Grim’s Ditch. This is a fantastic tree-lined section of The Ridgeway. After Passing through Nuffield, the trail heads out across open fields to the charming hamlet of Swyncombe, before a slight detour takes you to the market town of Watlington, believed to be the smallest town in England.

    14 miles (22km), 195 meters (642ft) of ascent

     

  • Day 3 - Watlington to Wendover

    This section of the walk is thought to be the most arduous part of The Ridgeway given that the trail follows some steep ascents and descents today. The first part of the route is relatively easy going, following the Icknield Way before crossing under the M40 motorway, emerging at the northern half of the Ashton Rowan National Nature Reserve. After skirting around the edge of Princes Risborough, the path undulates in and out of various valleys. Your efforts are rewarded when you reach the top of Coombe Hill which is the highest point on the eastern section of the Ridgeway, offering magnificent views over the Vale of Aylesbury. After one final descent, you will reach the town of Wendover and your accommodation for the evening.

    17 miles (27km), 528 meters (1732ft) of ascent

  • Day 4 - Wendover to Ivinghoe Beacon

    The final section of The Ridgeway is mostly set deep within the glorious woodlands of the Chiltern Hills.  The route leaves Wendover and passes through Tring Park, before reaching Wigginton. After this, the route crosses The Grand Union Canal which links England’s two largest cities, London and Birmingham. One final climb takes you up on to a broad ridge that leads to the finishing point at Ivinghoe Beacon. Upon reaching the summit, you are treated to panoramic views of the surrounding area – a fitting ending to your trip and a perfect photo opportunity!

    11 miles (18km), 391 meters (1285ft) of ascent

Notes:

This itinerary is a guide only. It can be subject to change dependent upon viability, course members’ fitness, weather conditions, accommodation availability, or for any other reason that may be deemed necessary. Any timings and mileages are approximate and for guidance purpose only.

We will always endeavour to accommodate you in the locations detailed in the above itinerary. Due to very high demand, some accommodation providers may occasionally have limited availability and so we may need to accommodate you in an alternative location, nearby. In this case, we will arrange a taxi transfer for you to take you from the trail to your accommodation and back again the following morning. An additional charge may be payable. We will notify you of this when confirming your booking.

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Why book with us

We know you have a choice of companies providing trips for your next adventures. Here are some of the reasons you should choose to travel with Maximum Adventure:

  • We are an established adventure travel business
  • We have been trading since 2002
  • We are financially protected in accordance with the 1992 travel regulation
  • Knowledgeable and available office staff
  • Qualified leaders and guides with ascents ranging from Ben Nevis to Mount Everest
  • All activities are risk assessed
  • We will provide you with the best service available
  • We are aware this is your holiday/your challenge and will do our best to make it an enjoyable and rewarding experience
  • We have many repeat clients stretching back over a number of years
20+ years adventure organisation experience
Full liability & financial protection
Leading provider of high quality adventure challenges
Great team of staff to support you

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