THE Ridgeway is one of the oldest 'roads' in Europe, dating from at least the Bronze Age 4,000 years ago.
The original road ran 250 miles from near Lyme Regis to the Wash.
Today The Ridgeway National Trail is an 85-mile route from Overton Hill near Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon, much of it following the ancient chalk ridge route used by prehistoric man.
A new edition of The Ridgeway National Trail Companion has been published by the Countryside Agency (£3.95).
It is a guide to accommodation, facilities and services for anyone wanting to explore The Ridgeway on foot, horse or cycle.
National:
The Ramblers Association:
Excellent website, with news, information, campaigns and group contact details
www.Walking-Routes.co.uk:100's of links to UK web pages which detail 1000's of on-line walking routes, hiking trails, route directions, route maps etc.
Local Groups:
Chilterns 20s-30s
Chilterns walking group for people in their 20s and 30s. Both new and experienced walkers are welcome. Part of the Ramblers' Association with walks calendar, information and social events
Milton Keynes ramblers
The Ramblers' Association - Milton Keynes Group. Events and walks guide.
Great notes for new walkers.
Wycombe District
The Wycombe Group of The Ramblers' Association . Although the Group is officially based in High Wycombe, it has walks throughout the Chilterns but also has walks further afield as well. Site contains a walks programme and gallery.
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