Streatley to Wantage, The Ridgeway the Other Way

The Ridgeway the other way. The National Trail from North-East to South-West. The fourth stage is a broad track for a considerable distance, mostly with a natural surface and few hedges. Here the sky dominates but it can be particularly exposed in wet, cold or hot weather.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: The Ridgeway the Other Way in six stages

Technical sheet

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A Streatley walk posted on 14/09/22 by El Sud. Last update : 30/09/22

Activity: Walking
Distance: 26.52 km
Calculated time: 8h 15
Difficulty: Moderate
Return to departure point: No
Vertical gain: + 247 m
Vertical drop: - 217 m
Highest point: 226 m
Lowest point: 62 m

District: Streatley
Start: N 51.522473° / W 1.148714°
End: N 51.588499° / W 1.428763°
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Description

Start : The Bull pub, junction between A329 and B4009, Streatley. (RG8 9JJ)

(S) From the Bull Inn, head North along Wallingford Rd (A329) bearing left at a major road junction (signposted Wantage and Didcot) along Wantage Rd (A417).

(1) Bear left again to go up Rectory Road, with houses on the left and open fields on the right.

(2) Go past the Goring & Streatley Golf Course.

(3) Continue on the road past Thurle Grange, Post Box Cottage and the entrance to Warren Farm.

(4) Bear left after Warren Farm to drop down to a junction.

(5) Carry on straight ahead to another junction near Lowbury Hill.

(6) Keep heading North-West to cross an are of horse gallops, bearing left to head west above Compton.

(7) At a junction with Churn Road, turn right and head North-West following the indications for The Ridgeway to go under the A34.

(8) Carry straight on to cross Bury Lane at a car park, on either side of the road, and on again to Scutchamer's Knob Car Park. Follow the indications along the Ridgeway bending left to head South-West to cross the Ilsley Downs Riding Route and past the Ridegway Reservoir, to go along the Downland Villages Riding Route and past the Lord Wantage Monument before reaching Bitham Rd and the car park on the B4494.

(9) Cross the road right then left to continue on the bridleway bearing right past Pewit Farm to reach Manor Road (A338).

(10) Cross over the road and continue along Court Hill Road in a North-West direction to reach Letcombe Regis.

(11) At the juntion with Manor Field Road turn right to head North-East out of the village to cross the fields and Letcombe Brook to eventually come out onto Portway (B4507).

(12) Go straight across to Priory Road to weave through to Saints Peter & Paul Church in Wantage. (E)

Waypoints

S : km 0 - alt. 62 m - The Bull Inn, Streatley
1 : km 0.72 - alt. 77 m - A417
2 : km 1.6 - alt. 72 m - Goring & Streatley Golf Course
3 : km 3.07 - alt. 96 m - Thurle Grange
4 : km 5.28 - alt. 186 m - Warren Farm
5 : km 5.81 - alt. 157 m - Junction
6 : km 6.61 - alt. 146 m - Are of horse gallops
7 : km 9.34 - alt. 147 m - Junction Churn Road
8 : km 12.01 - alt. 173 m - A34
9 : km 19.64 - alt. 215 m - B4494
10 : km 22.18 - alt. 212 m - A338
11 : km 24.46 - alt. 103 m - Junction Manor Field Road
12 : km 26.23 - alt. 96 m - B4507
E : km 26.52 - alt. 94 m - Wantage

Useful Information

Start : The Bull pub, junction between A329 and B4009, Streatley. (RG8 9JJ)

Facilities: Make sure you take plenty of water and food as there are not many places to get supplies without a bit of a detour.

Terrain: There are some woods but most of the route is exposed so sun cream might also be useful. Wet weather gear is recommended and boots that will get you through the mud (gaiters are a good addition).

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

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During the walk or to do/see around

This is obviously horse riding country and training for racing horses, so take time to watch as these beautiful creatures fly along the gallops Take care of yourself and look out for wildlife along the way. Just enjoy the journey and make the most of the moment.

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