Episode 219 - The Ridgeway: a walk through time along England's oldest road

Published: June 15, 2023, 5 a.m.

Today, we\u2019re out for a walk to celebrate an anniversary. The Ridgeway is sometimes referred to as England's oldest road \u2014 and this year also marks its 50th anniversary as a designated National Trail. But how far back into history does this track go? What can you find along its route? And what is its link to the summer solstice?\n\nJoining us to show us the way are anthropologist, TV presenter and author Mary-Ann Ochota and English Heritage properties historian Dr Jennifer Wexler.\n\nTo find out more about The Ridgeway or plan your own walk along the National Trail, go to www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/the-ridgeway.\nTo find out more about the Uffington Castle \u2014 White Horse and Dragon Hill or plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/uffington-castle-white-horse-and-dragon-hill.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices