The Ridgeway is a historic National Trail in southern England, often referred to as “Britain’s oldest road.” Stretching 87 miles (139 km) from Avebury in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire, it follows ancient pathways used for thousands of years by travellers, herdsmen, and soldiers.
The Ridgeway has been in continuous use for over 5,000 years, forming part of a prehistoric track that once extended approximately 250 miles from the Dorset coast to the Wash on the Norfolk coast.
The trail traverses two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs): the North Wessex Downs and the Chilterns. West of the River Thames, it features broad tracks through open chalk downland; east of the Thames, it meanders through wooded hills and valleys.
Along the route, you’ll encounter numerous ancient monuments, including Neolithic long barrows like Wayland’s Smithy, Bronze Age round barrows, Iron Age hill forts such as Barbury Castle, and the iconic Uffington White Horse depending on our route for the day.
Dartmoor is a vast moorland in south Devon, England, covering about 954 square kilometres (368 square miles) and our chosen destination for wild camping.
It was designated as a National Park in 1951 and is managed by the Dartmoor National Park Authority.
Dartmoor is famous for its granite tors—rocky outcrops formed by erosion. There are over 160 named tors, with High Willhays being the highest point at 621 meters (2,039 feet).
Dartmoor has one of the highest concentrations of Bronze Age remains in the UK, including stone rows, circles, and ancient settlements.
Dartmoor ponies roam the moor freely and have been there for centuries. They’re semi-wild but are owned and managed by local farmers.
The area is steeped in folklore, with tales of ghostly hounds (inspiring Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles), haunted tors, and pixies.
Parts of Dartmoor are used by the British military for training. Access to these areas can be restricted during exercises.
Dartmoor supports rare habitats like blanket bogs, heathlands, and upland oakwoods, home to endangered species like the marsh fritillary butterfly and skylark.
Dartmoor’s weather is notoriously changeable and often wetter and windier than the surrounding lowlands.
Dartmoor Prison located in Princetown, was built during the Napoleonic Wars and still functions today as a Category C prison.
One night walk and wild camping Dartmoor
£180 per person, min 3 people, max 5 people
A one night experience tailored to your requirements. This trip will require some walking with full kit but can be longer or shorter depending on what you would like to do and feel comfortable with. There is no need for prior wild camping experience but some level of fitness is required perhaps through day walks / hikes to get the most out of the experience.
Day 1
Join us at our designated meeting point to start your 2-day introduction and the experience of Wild Camping. The camping destination will be discussed before we set out and may depend on the group and our progress, but likely starting from a parking area near Belstone in the Dartmoor National Park.
We will meet at 10 am to check our equipment, collect a bit of admin and briefing for the 2-day camping expedition in Dartmoor.
Our departure is estimated at around 11 am as we set out on a 3–6-hour hike heading into the moors for our wild camping spot. Along the way, take in some history, wildlife, stunning views and take breaks to rest along the way.
For those looking to gain some basic skills, we will give an overview of, packing, risk assessment, map,compass & GPS navigation and understanding weather forecasts and safety. In the evening, we'll set up camp, source water to prepare meals, and relax in the wilds.
Day 2
On the second day of our Wild Camping experience after breakfast and packing up, we'll resume our planned route as we navigate through Dartmoor's stunning landscape, our instructors will support and guide us, allowing us to test our navigation skills, spot risks or identify a place for a future solo wild cam of your own.
We aim to return to the meeting point by approximately 2 pm, concluding our two days of wilderness camping and backpacking. Leaving with base newfound skills, and confidence in having taken possibly your first steps to being able to access the countryside solo.
Two night walking and wild camping Dartmoor
£280 per person, min 3 people, max 5 people
Our route will take us high and deep into Dartmoor, including standing on the summit of High Willhays Tor, the highest peak in Southern England (range access dependant). Moderate waling through potentially boggy ground and some steep assents and descents carrying full packs consisting of full kit for two nights plus all food. Water will be collected from the countless streams, purified and bolied for meals drinking water. Changable weather at any time of year adds to the challenge. There is no need for prior wild camping experience but some level of fitness is required perhaps through day walks / hikes to get the most out of the experience
Day 1
Join us at our designated meeting point to start your 3-day introduction and the experience of Wild Camping. The camping destinations will be discussed before we set out and may depend on the group and our progress, but likely starting from a parking area near Belstone in the Dartmoor National Park.
We will meet at 10 am to check our equipment, collect a bit of admin and briefing for the 2-night, 3 day camping expedition on Dartmoor.
Our departure is estimated at around 11 am as we set out on a 3–6-hour hike heading into the moors for our wild camping spot. You will have a chance to take in some history, wildlife and enjoy the stunning views, with breaks along the way.
For those looking to gain some basic skills, we will give an overview of, packing, risk assessment, map,compass & GPS navigation and understanding weather forecasts and safety. In the evening, we'll set up camp, source water to prepare meals, and relax in the wilds.
Day 2
On the second day of our Wildcamping experience we will break camp after breakfast, discuss the route we intend to take for the day and then set off for 6 to 8 hours hiking the moors and tors. There will be frequent rest stops and walking pace will be set by the group.
We will again look for a suitable but targeted spot to set up camp, collect water if needed and cook evening meals. Relax and take in the surroundings for the evening, hopefully with a good sunset.
Day 3
On the third day of our Wild Camping experience after breakfast and packing up, we'll resume our planned route as we navigate through Dartmoor's stunning landscape, our instructors will support and guide us, allowing us to test our navigation skills, spot risks or identify a place for a future solo wild cam of your own.
We aim to return to the meeting point by approximately 2 pm, concluding our two days of wilderness camping and backpacking. Leaving with base newfound skills, and confidence in having taken possibly your first steps to being able to access the countryside solo.
Berkshire Downs day walk
£50 per person
A more relaxed day walking and discovering some interesting sites in this are a of outstanding natural beauty. Meeting at a pub, We will walk a stretch of the Ridgeway, an ancient route high above the low ground, before turning south to complete a circular route arriving back at the pub. Along the way are hillforts, tumuli (ancient burial mounds), old barns, views and wildlife like deer, hare, red kites and buzzards if we are lucky.
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