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51.97, -1.74 · rel 4073636
51.97, -1.74 · rel 4073636
European walking route E2 west, UK, South West England
43,6 km from start to finish through urban area.
Gloucestershire · 51.97°N ·
1.74°W
43,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
43
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Cave
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× monument
2× ruins
1× cave
1× Attraction
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
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War Memorial
monument ·
40 m off route
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War Memorial
monument ·
184 m off route
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Salmonsbury Neolithic Causewayed Enclosure
ruins ·
201 m off route
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Hermits Cave
cave ·
215 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Cotswold Pottery
Attraction ·
230 m off route
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0%
Salmonsbury Iron-Age Enclosed Oppidum
ruins ·
354 m off route
0,0 km
0%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 ·
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
European walking route E2 west, UK, South West England is 43.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, European walking route E2 west, UK, South West England takes approximately 10h 51min to complete.
No, European walking route E2 west, UK, South West England is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
European walking route E2 west, UK, South West England starts near coordinates 52.0998, -1.7546.
European walking route E2 west, UK, South West England is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
European walking route E2 west, UK, South West England is maintained and managed by European Ramblers Association.
Yes, European walking route E2 west, UK, South West England is part of the International Walking Network (IWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.