Route Descriptions
The Wessex Ridgeway is an ancient ridge top trail crossing Dorset, offering stunning views every step of the way. The Relay will break the 100K route into 12 legs, each unique with its own challenges. Starting in Tollard Royal, your team will make their way to the finish line in Uplyme.
The route is way-marked either using the green and white Wessex Wyvern footpath badge, or with iconic finger posts that have the Wyvern's tail to point your way.
Below you will find information on each of the 12 legs including full route descriptions, elevation, maps and GPX files to download.
Leg 4 – Breach Wood Barn to Alton
Pancras
LEG 5 – Alton Pancras to Batcombe Car Park
Leg 6 - Batcombe Car Park to Breakheart Hill
Leg 7 – Breakheart Hill to Rampisham Masts
Leg 8 – Rampisham Masts to Mintern's Hill
Leg 9 – Mintern's Hill to Sheepwash Lane
Leg 10 – Sheepwash Lane to Venn Chapel
Leg 11 – Venn Chapel to Coney's Castle
Leg 12 – Coney's Castle to Uplyme (Finish Line)