Section 2 of 6, The Ridgeway
UK 006.02
Ogbourne St George to Sparsholt Firs
15.3 miles (24.6 km).
Up and down
About 404 m of climbing and 334 m of descent; highest point 276 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Ogbourne St George.
- Bus stops
- Southend, 490 m from the start. DirectionsLiddiards Green, 820 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 490 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (free), 780 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 950 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Sparsholt Firs. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Ridgeway, 10 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 57%, earth, rock and mud 30%, paved or flagged 12%.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 75 m in a kilometre, 1.1 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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