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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Jun 13

That’s impressive progress John, do you ever feel tired at the end of the day?

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · May 16

Are you walking the length of the GCW this summer?

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Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social · May 1

📢 WE'RE HIRING! We need an energetic, personable, resourceful person experienced in practical countryside work with volunteers to look after the Ridgeway and Thames Path National Trails. Info: oxfordshire.wm-jobs.co.uk/members/modu...
@theridgewaynt.bsky.social @countrysidejobs.bsky.social

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Apr 29

A cup of tea with that slice of landscape?
Join Richard Oram in our next Historic Ridgeway online lecture on a journey through The Ridgeway National Trail landscape discovering its archaeology
May 7 2025 19.30 - 20.30 GMT
This event is free register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fcdd3b...

The image shows the view from the Ridgeway National Trail over the fields towards Wantage.

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Apr 27

Congratulations to the first Ridgeway 50 Photo’s young winner Aleksander, with photographer Matt Writtle at the Swire Ridgeway Arts Festival today.
We are hoping to see many more talented young artists be inspired by the landscape along our Ridgeway National Trail.

This is the Ridgeway 50 Photo’s young winner Aleksander, with photographer Matt Writtle at the Swire Ridgeway Arts Festival.

This is the Ridgeway 50 Photo’s young winner Aleksander, with photographer Matt Writtle and audience at the Swire Ridgeway Arts Festival.

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Apr 26

We love it when a plan comes together! Thank you Lilian from #SharpShotsPhotoClub for enabling us to see the Ridgeway National Trail through the eyes of youngsters representing local schools along the Trail.
#SwireArts #RidgewayPhotography

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Apr 23

Will do thank you. Congratulations on completing the Trail, where to next?

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Apr 23

Congratulations, what was your highlight?

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Apr 17

Tom has almost completed his Ridgeway National Trail walk, with the final section to Ivinghoe Beacon. Looking forward to seeing your photos!

Tom @123tomc.bsky.social · Apr 16

It was day 5 on @theridgewaynt.bsky.social and the journey was from the M40 to Hastoe. Steeper sections today and a strong tail wind, but the sun shone which lit up the views to the north from the various vantage points. There were (just) enough benches on the #hike, but more is always merrier!

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Apr 17

letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ridgeway

Survey of people's experiences completing the Ridgeway National Trail

Your feedback helps us understand how to manage The Ridgeway National Trail to benefit as many people as possible. As a thank you for your time and feedback, you will be invited to join The Ridgeway H...

letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Apr 17

letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ridgeway

Survey of people's experiences completing the Ridgeway National Trail

Your feedback helps us understand how to manage The Ridgeway National Trail to benefit as many people as possible. As a thank you for your time and feedback, you will be invited to join The Ridgeway H...

letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Apr 17

You may bump into @123tomc.bsky.social who is also finishing today.

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Apr 17

Well done, you’re almost at Ivinghoe Beacon. Which means you qualify for our Ridgeway Hall of Fame! Can you please complete a short online survey that will help us understand users’ experiences, and send a photo of you on the Trail to the email address. Link follows.

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Apr 17

You’ve been going well, you’re almost at Ivinghoe Beacon. Which means you qualify for our Ridgeway Hall of Fame! Can you please complete a short online survey that will help us understand users’ experiences, and send a photo of you on the Trail to the email address. Link follows.

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Apr 7

Take the planning worry from your next Ridgeway excursion and use the impressive list of services, transport, water taps, accommodation, car parking, bike storage & veterinary services too.
Use the interactive map here: 🗺
www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails...

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Paul Matthews @offa59.bsky.social · Apr 3

Princes Risborough to Wendover on The Ridgeway,a fine spring day in Buckinghamshire.
April 25
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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Apr 2

Plenty of activity out on the Trail today: huge bumblebees, butterflies, a patch of very early bluebells, a horse in a smart new coat and so many lambs. Please keep your dogs on a lead and under control when passing through their nursery fields.
Thank you!

The image shows two ewes with their lambs alongside the Ridgeway National Trail.

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Mar 22

What’s to spot along the Trail in March? Majestic trees awaking from their winter slumber, bouncing lambs, colourful cottages and tiny path-side flowers.
#RidgewayNationalTrail

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Mar 18

The Historic Ridgeway online lecture series continues March 26th 19.00 - 20.00 GMT with archaeologist Andy Crabb
Andy will be describing his work on the Adopt a Monument Scheme aimed at groups & individuals interested in protecting local heritage.
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8eed5f...

The image shows a typical Dartmoor landscape with evidence of archeology.

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Mar 16

“Is that Ivinghoe Beacon over there?”
There are lots of expedition preparations on the Trail today: Yorkshire 3 Peaks, the Camino, Mount Kilimanjaro & St James’ Way.
We always give walkers’ information about what’s around them, those Chiltern Hills can be confusing: “That’s Bledlow, above Chinnor.”

The image shows two walkers on Whiteleaf Hill above Princes Risborough looking at the view with a Ridgeway National Trail sign in the foreground.

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Mar 6

Broken Pots Mending Lives is the next online lecture March 13 2025 7 - 8pm GMT with author & archaeologist Richard Osgood. Hear the inspirational story of how archeology is used in the rehabilitation of military veterans
This online event is free, register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/fe4407...

The image shows an RAF Sergeant holding an Iron Age bridle that was found during Operation Nightingale.

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Mar 4

Broken Pots Mending Lives: the Archaeology of Operation Nightingale is the third in our Historic Ridgeway lecture series. Join us tomorrow March 5th 19.00 - 20.00 GMT to hear from archaeologist Richard Osgood.

It’s free and you can register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8c5c40...

The poster showing muddy boots for the Broken Pots mending lives lecture series with Richard Osgood.

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Feb 15

Phew, that’s a long way!

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Feb 12

Join local landscape archaeologist Dan on a virtual walk through the history of the Ridgeway parish of West Hendred on the northern face of the Berkshire Downs, east of Wantage in Oxfordshire.

This is the second of our new Historic Ridgeway lecture series.

Book your free place shorturl.at/QKj4s

The image shows an old map of West Hendred

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Ridgeway National Trail @theridgewaynt.bsky.social · Jan 28

Yes, we’ll post and share the link.

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