Logistics
Logistics
With The Ridgeway Challenge being a linear route that spans three counties, it's important you plan the best way to get to and from the event.
Getting to the start
The start takes place from Ivinghoe Beacon, a short walk away from Ivinghoe Beacon Car Park. You have the following options for getting there:
- Tring Train Station + Shuttle
We are operating a shuttle service from Tring train station to the start. Tring operates regular fast trains to/from London Euston.
You can book this during sign-up, or nearer the race date. - Coach Transfer
Park in Swindon and take the coach to the start line (journey time 1h45), departs ~0700 on race morning. This is an additional cost and can be booked during registration.
Booking coming soon
. - Drop off at Ivinghoe Beacon Car Park
There is parking for ~100 cars at start area. - Shuttle from Premier Inn Tring
We are operating a shuttle service from Premier Inn Tring (10 mins from the start). Please book your hotel stay ASAP, it tends to fill up quickly.
You can book the shuttle during sign-up, or nearer the race date.
Getting home
Once you have finished the race, you will need to arrange transport home, to your accommodation, or back to your car.
- Onwards travel
Buses to Swindon operate from ~9am on Sunday morning, prior to this, there are several local taxi firms that operate throughout the night, details will be shared with participants. There are many budget hotels on the outskirts of Swindon or in Devizes & Marlborough. - Get picked up
Parking is available at the National Trust Car Park. We will provide a warm and safe place to rest whilst you wait for your ride.
We strongly discourage driving a vehicle immediately after the run. Please make arrangements to either get picked up, or have accommodation close-by to allow you to rest before making a longer journey home.
Mid-race DNF
The nature of such a long run, means you have to consider the possibility of not making it to the finish line.
We strongly recommend having a contingency plan for this potential outcome, which if possible should include arrangements for a partner/relative/friend to pick you up from a checkpoint.
A sweeper minibus will be available to transport DNF'd runners off the course. If you stop prior to CP5, we will transport you to CP5. If you stop after CP5, you will be transported to the finish. Your drop backs will be available at the location you are transported to.