(the) Ridgeway

(the) Ridgeway
the Ridgeway [the Ridgeway]
an ancient path in southern England that leads from ↑Avebury along the Berkshire Downs to the ↑Thames at Streatley and then along the Chiltern Hills to Ivinghoe Beacon, a distance of 85 miles/137 kilometres. It was once used as a trade route, and passes several places of importance in ancient times, including the Uffington White Horse. Today the path is popular with ↑ramblers (= people who enjoy walking in the countryside) and looked after as a National Trail.
note at Iron Age Britain

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