England
The Ridgeway official sections
6 official sections, spread across a 6–8-day itinerary.
| Section | Distance | Time | Ascent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1Overton Hill to Ogbourne St GeorgeOnto Britain's oldest road, among barrows and sarsen stones. | 9.5 mi15.3 km | 4–5 h | 180 m600 ft |
| Section 2Ogbourne St George to Sparsholt FirsOver the highest ground to Wayland's Smithy and the White Horse. | 16.7 mi26.9 km | 7–8 h | 370 m1,200 ft |
| Section 3Sparsholt Firs to StreatleyThe open downs to the Thames, under a big sky. | 16.2 mi26.0 km | 6–7 h | 170 m550 ft |
| Section 4Streatley to WatlingtonAcross the Thames and into the Chiltern hills. | 15.3 mi24.6 km | 6–7 h | 390 m1,300 ft |
| Section 5Watlington to WendoverThe most undulating section, through beech woods and chalk grassland. | 17.3 mi27.9 km | 7–8 h | 460 m1,500 ft |
| Section 6Wendover to Ivinghoe BeaconThe most wooded section, and the climb to the end. | 11.5 mi18.5 km | 5–6 h | 370 m1,200 ft |
Distances and ascent follow the trail's GPS route. Walking time is a range. A section can take more than one walking day.