The Ridgeway 40
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Event overview
The Ridgeway 40 Walk is a 40-mile linear walk/run held on 9 May 2026. The route runs from Avebury Sports & Social Club (SU102697) to Morrell Room, Church Lane, Streatley (SU592807, RG8 9HT). The course follows the Herepath and then the ancient Ridgeway track across undulating chalk downlands in Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire. The event is organised by Ridgeway 40 Walk Association with support from Reading Outdoor Group. The entry limit is 250 and the minimum age is 14 on the event date.
Entry and logistics
Entries open 26 September 2025 and close 4 May 2026. Entry fees are £15 for LDWA members and £18 for non-members; a coach to the start is offered for an additional £12. There are no entries on the day. Checkpoint closing times apply and entrants will be retired if they miss them. Finishers receive an emailed certificate and a free cloth badge; most checkpoints provide snacks and drinks and there are refreshments at the finish. Participants are advised to carry their own cup or mug. Recommended maps are Landranger 173 and 174 or equivalent. Accommodation may be available at Streatley Youth Hostel for Friday and/or Saturday. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.