The Ridgeway: Goring to Nuffield
After the waterless expanse of the Downs, it is something of a surprise to follow the course of the River Thames. Note the distinctive swan’s head and horseshoe waymarkers for the Swan’s Way, a long-distance bridleway route from Goring to Salcey Forest, which shares the route of The Ridgeway on a
number of occasions.
The trail runs close to the railway line along this section and it is difficult not to contrast the various merits of different types of travel as the Intercity trains scream past and leave the walker to enjoy the leisurely route towards South Stoke.
At South Stoke, the path draws away from the river to run through the village, at the north end turning left to return to the riverside path. The route then carries on through fields, passing under the railway, to North Stoke.
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