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DUNSTABLE NATIONAL TRAIL Eaton Bray B4541

The Ridgeway National Trail is the 87-mile central section, between Beacon B4540 in the Chilterns, and the World Heritage Site in , of an ancient trade B489 route along the chalk downs stretching from to the coast. A4146

AYLESBURY A41 B488 Coombe Hill A413 B4506 A4251 A4010

A4129 A41 B4009 BERKHAMSTED

B4445 A413 M40 A40 Great Missenden Prestwood Watlington market town B4009

White Horse Hill A4010 B480 ABINGDON Stokenchurch

A34 Watlington A40 B4009 The Ridgeway Partnership Milton M40 Benson Grove The Partners A417 Wallingford The Lead Partner (accountable body) - A417 A4130 B480 County Council Hackpen Hill B481 B4016 Other local authorities:- B4507 A4185 Buckinghamshire County Council A420 County Council B4000 Nettlebed Oxfordshire County Council Chilton A329 A4130 A4074 Swindon Borough Council A419 B4009 M4 Wanborough B4494 West Council A4259 B4001 A338 Natural Goring AONB B4005 Chilterns Conservation Board Compton Stakeholders:- A34 B4526 Amenity Chiltern Society A417 B4192 River Thames Archaeology B4009 Cyclists Sustrans and Mountain Biking Clubs Pangbourne A4361 A346 M4 Environment Natural England Landowners Country Landowners Association north Equestrians British Horse Society Special Interest The Friends of the Ridgeway 0 5 10km Tourism/Business Vale of the White Horse and South Oxon DC Economic Development Department 0 5miles Tourism/Landowner The National Trust Avebury A4 Walkers The Ramblers World Heritage Site Stonehenge & Avebury World Heritage Site A361 A4 Beckhampton The Team based with Oxfordshire Countryside Access in MARLBOROUGH Eynsham helps to maintain The Ridgeway and supports volunteers in providing monitoring and maintenance for both The Ridgeway and The National Trail. In addition organisations like the Friends of the Ridgeway, Chiltern Society and Ramblers provide volunteers to help The River Thames at Goring Grim’s Ditch maintain this ancient path and they make a substantial contribution. Ridgeway Officer Sarah Wright works closely with the National Trails Team and with all Ridgeway volunteer groups. Established in 2006, Natural England is the government's independent adviser on the natural environment. Its work is focused on enhancing England's wildlife and landscapes and maximizing Contact The Ridgeway Partnership: The Ridgeway Officer, the benefits they bring to the public. It promotes access to the wider countryside, helping establish c/o Oxfordshire Countryside Services, Signal Court, Old Station Way, Avebury - World Heritage Site National Trails and ensuring that the public can enjoy and benefit from them. Eynsham, , OX29 4TL The Ridgeway Partnership My Ridgeway: From 1st April, 2015, The Ridgeway Partnership will Which aspect most appeals? These themes are our key aspirations:- manage, develop and promote The Ridgeway National Trail and its wider Ridgeway corridor and environment. The Natural Ridgeway: The Living Ridgeway: A The Ridgeway forms a feature of people's daily Now it will be easier than ever to enjoy the spectacular natural corridor lives in communities scenery and monuments of this ancient route through the through the length of along the route, for dog- heart of Southern England. the Chilterns and the walking and picnics, North Wessex Downs chillaxing or just Ian Ritchie, Chair of The Ridgeway Partnership, says Areas of Outstanding admiring the view, The Natural Beauty, a Ridgeway links walkers precious reserve of to welcoming , The Partnership represents a great opportunity bio-diversity in the shops and country fare, to bring the delights of the UK's oldest path to a heart of South-east England, that we'd like to public transport and beds for the night. We'll “much greater number of people, pursuing a wide to see designated and protected as well as try to make sure that the Ridgeway always range of activities. The Ridgeway has some enjoyed. provides quiet enjoyment for everyone. spectacular scenery and prehistoric sites such as the Uffington

White Horse and the series of Iron Age hill forts along its length. The Ancient Ridgeway: Itself an ancient Dave Cavanagh of the Ramblers, a Partnership We aim to encourage more people to get out and enjoy it, and monument, the Ridgeway links hill-forts, member , sa ys we want to introduce it to young people and make it accessible barrows, hill-figures such as the famous We shall enhance the visitors' experience by for the less mobile and those with disabilities. , and the Avebury improving the approach paths to The Ridgeway World Heritage Site. We plan to raise The Ridgeway National Trail is the 87-mile central section, “with the help of volunteers from Ramblers and ” awareness of this rich heritage and between Ivinghoe Beacon in the Chilterns, and the Avebury the Chiltern Society. This will encourage people to support its further discovery and World Heritage Site in Wiltshire, of an ancient trade route along park in villages or use public transport, explore understanding. the chalk downs the many circular routes that take in sections of stretching from Norfolk to The Sporting Ridgeway: We plan to extend The Ridgeway, and enjoy local pubs and tea the Dorset coast. Its the scope for walkers, cyclists and horse shops on their return. glorious scenery, wide- riders, plus kite and model flying, geo- ranging views and caching and orienteering, and challenge ” cloudscapes, the hill-forts events, with improved access and and ancient monuments, facillities. nature reserves and The Creative Ridgeway: The peaceful biodiversity along the atmosphere and associations of the path route provide users with a and its unrivalled scenery have inspired rich variety of delights. writers and artists of all sorts. We shall The Ridgeway is one of the family of only 16 high-quality encourage them to share the results, and National Trails overseen by Natural England in England and others to learn and develop their skills in . this exalting environment. Find out more: www.nationaltrail.co.uk/Ridgeway www.ridgewayfriends.org.uk Artist Anna Dillon - The Ridgeway towards Uffington

The Ridgeway NATIONAL TRAIL

The Ridgeway Partnership will:- The Ridgeway

How Can I Get Involved? Give a voice to everyone with an Partnership interest in The Ridgeway, either through As a Volunteer? the Partnership or a new Ridgeway Join the Volunteer maintenance or monitoring Forum. scheme; help to clear encroaching vegetation, mend Ensure clear responsibility and a signs and fences, pick litter or just check paths for constant point of contact through a full- damage. time Ridgeway Officer. Join The National Trails Team for The Ridgeway: Ensure maintenance and e-mail [email protected] development with dedicated volunteer or join the Chiltern Society volunteers in your area: help to at least National Trail standards. tel 01494 771250 Improve access from and integration Help with information, communications, publicity and with local communities and services. fund-raising; Raise awareness and appreciation Contact The Ridgeway Officer: of The Ridgeway by both locals and c/o Oxfordshire Countryside Access, Signal Court, visitors. Old Station Way, Eynsham, Oxford, OX29 4TL; Boost visitor numbers and benefits tel 01865 810248 to local economies. or e-mail [email protected] Work closely with landowners, farmers and local residents to ensure a Help with Funding? good experience for users with Natural England provides a core grant, but extra minimum impact on the environment. funds are needed to ensure standards are maintained and to cover operating and development Sarah Wright, the new costs.

Ridgeway Officer, says: Donate on line at MyDonate:

mydonate.bt.com/donation/ridgewaypartnership I'm here to help local Donate to The Friends of The Ridgeway: communities, local www.ridgewayfriends.org.uk “businesses and visitors make the most of The Ridgeway. It is a part of our national heritage to be proud of and we have the opportunity to realise further benefits and to secure a sustainable future.” The Ridgeway NATIONAL TRAIL The Swan at Streatley (Ron Bridle)