Good Morning world and thanks for tuning in to another day here on Planet Magnet!
Today we are once again nearing the end of the week and so as we start to wind down for the Bank Holiday (here in the UK at least…) I have decided it is the right time to be telling you guys where I will be on each day of my walk and how to join me should you wish and I sincerely do hop you do wish to join me because I would love as many people along for the ride as possible so please please please do try your best to join me on at least one or two of the days….. 🙂
The Itinerary has landed.
This coming June the 12th I shall be starting to walk the Ridgeway over the following week. If you would like to join me at ANY point of this walk then please just get in touch but for now I have a list of where I will be walking each day.
Sunday June 12th – Walk starts at Ivinghoe Beacon near Tring.
This day I will be walking to Wendover.
This is an 11 mile walk and so is possibly the best day for most people to come and enjoy the expected good weather and not feel like they are having to walk too far.
I shall be leaving Ivinghoe Beacon at approximately 9:30 to 10am and expect to arrive in Wendover at approximately 14.30 to 15.00.
I recommend that anyone coming arranges lifts with friends and you maybe attempt to leave one car at Wendover and another at Ivinghoe so you can get back once the walk is finished….. 😉
Please bring your own water and food for the walk as I will be unable to provide these two very important elements.
Alternatively please simply come to wave me off and say Good Bye, Bon Voyage and Farewell!!
Monday June 13th – Wendover to Watlington. This is 17.5 mile day and I expect to be leaving Wendover at 9am and arriving in Watlington at approximately 17:00
Tuesday June 14th – Watlington to Goring and Streatley. This is a 15 mile day. Again I shall be leaving at approximately 9am and expecting to arrive at Goring and Streatley by about 16:00
Wednesday June 15th – Goring and Streatley to Sparsholt Firs. This is a 17.5 mile day and I expect to be leaving Goring and Streatley again at approximately 9am and arriving in Sparsholt at around 17:00 once again.
Thursday June 16th – Sparsholt Firs to Ogbourne St George. This is a 15.5 mile day. Again I hope to start at around 9am and expect to finish at around 16:00 in Ogbourne St George.
Friday June 17th – Ogbourne St George to Overton Hill. This is a very short day of 9miles and to be honest I had planned on walking this section with Archie the Dog and no one else, but if you feel you would like to help me cross the finish line instead of see me over the finish line then you are more than welcome to join me. I expect again to be leaving at about 9am and hope to be crossing the finish line at about 13.30pm.
For exact locations of the starting and stopping points please read on.
Start – Ivinghoe Beacon
The meeting point will be Ivinghoe Beacon National Trust Car Park HP4 1NF (nearest postcode)
The end point will be be Wendover itself as the Ridgeway actually cuts through the town.
Day Two – Wendover
There is a car par local to this and there are plenty of sign posts on how to get to the Ridgeway from the town so you cannot go wrong….
The end point will be Watlington. Again there will be signs up to the Ridgeway from the the centre of the town.
Day Three – Watlington
Again park in Watlington and make your way up to the Ridgeway. Again plenty of signposts so very little chance of going wrong!
The end point will be Goring and Streatley as you will start to follow the River Thames (strangely enough, another walk known as the Thames Path is on the other side of the river!) We plan to end this day at The Swan in Streatley just before the bridge into Goring.
Day Four – Streatley.
Again we shall meet at the Swan Inn in Streatley and head off toward Sparsholt Firs. Sparsholt Firs can be found on the B4001 out of Wantage.
Day Five – Sparsholt Firs
Meeting and parking at Sparsholt Firs is quite easy to do so with plenty of room. We finish this day at Foxhill which is easily found off of Callas Hill out of Wanborough. There is a car park there so plenty of parking and easy to collect – Grid Ref SU 233 815
Day Six – Foxhill

Meeting at Foxhill for the final day shall bring the walk to a close at Overton Hill. This is the end of the Ridgeway and can be found just off of the A4 near West Kennet.

This brings the walk to a close and I hope as many of you can join me as is humanly possible. Please do come and walk, whether it be an hour, a day or more, I would love to have you with me 🙂
And don’t forget, if you haven’t already donated, please do so by going to http://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cameron-mcculloch
‘Till tomorrow,
Stay out of the fridge.
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What a scenic route Cameron, I wish I were there. Will you be providing updates here or on Twitter while doing the walk?
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Hi Stephanae, I must admit I do live in a really beautiful part of the world and I am so lucky to do so. I am super excited about the walk and shall Tweet and post about it then write a full piece at the end covering the entire story. That will be the end of this blog and time to start a new one…. 🙂
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Okie doke, I look forward to reading about your adventure. 🙂
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Thanks Steph, I am actually looking forward to writing about it all….!
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Very excited for you Cameron. This will be an amazing walk and journey for you. 🙂
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Thanks Terry, I sure do hope so 🙂
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This undertaking has required a great amount of self sacrifice (physically and mentally) and will help a wonderful charitable organization as well as yourself. Revel in the experience that each and every day provides while recognizing the value of your magnanimous gift to HENRY and all those suffering obesity.
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Thank you Doctor Jonathan, I shall indeed enjoy as much of it as I can. It is my pleasure to do it so I am simply glad that it might help others along the way 🙂
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It’s getting so close! I can’t wait to hear about it (and I really wish I could join you for part of it!).
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Thanks Sarah and thanks Choppy 🙂
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Wow! What a beautiful route you have chosen. Best of luck!
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Thanks Cupcakes 🙂
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What a lovely scenic route Cameron ! I am really happy for you. 🙂
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It is a bobby dazzler 🙂
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Wish I could join you, but distance (from south-west France) and a slight touch of decrepitude make it impossible. It will be a wonderful experience for you, and for a great cause.
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Well please follow me in spirit and I shall be glad of the company 🙂
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Have a wonderful trip and I will be thinking about you. Best wishes that the weather holds and is neither too hot or too cold. K x
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Thanks Kerry. I hope for pretty much the same!! 🙂
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If I could I would 🙂
What a spectacular walk it must be judging from the beautiful photos . But I’l cheer you on from afar , and keep on wishing fair weather for your comfort and many many contributions for H.E.N.R.Y.
Turtle Hugs
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Thanks Turtle and I shall look for you over my metaphorical shoulder 🙂
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Thank you for sharing these pics and giving us an idea of the wonderful landscape. iwish you all the best. You are and will continue to be an inspiration to many.
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Thanks buddy, you are very kind to say so. I am lucky to live where I do and appreciate all of it so I shall try to remember to photo graph my every move for the final story when the walk is finished and the blisters have healed… 😉
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That is a great idea. A photo documentary.
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I shall try….. Now, where did I leave that Pinhole Camera…. 😉
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How I SO wish I was closer. I’d totally come walk with you and cheer you on!
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Well follow me in spirit my fellow sleeved friend 🙂
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You know I will!
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Thanks for showing us Cameron! Beautiful scenery! I am so glad it is all planned out now!
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Me too!! It took some doing I can tell you!! Looking forward to it now to be honest….. So keep watching for further updates 🙂
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What a beautiful route!! I´m jealous!! You will share more pics, right?
Big hug 🙂
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Thanks David 🙂
I will definitely show many more pictures as the journey progresses but then it will really be the BIG story right at the end…. 🙂
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Looking forward to reading it! Your experiences behind the pics would be priceless!
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I shall do my best David 🙂
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Your best is awesome 🙂
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Its going to be a beautiful walk…so much history and the hills go on forever….I will be the one on your shoulder whispering sentiments of encouragement in your ear….and yelling bravo from across the pond….so excited for you!!! kat
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Thanks as ever Kat 🙂
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What a gorgeous walk! And so soon – I’m excited for you! Still wish I could come along!
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Well that would be lovely but you can follow it on Twitter and FB and I am also thinking of Instagram too….!
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Oh! Oh! I need to find you on twitter…though I still barely know how to use it. 😀
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I think you already follow me…..
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HAHAHA I’m already following you on Twitter. See? Clueless.
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Nana!!
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HAHAHA!
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🙂
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