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OSM map layer · LineString
52.53, 0.08 · rel 4102023
52.53, 0.08 · rel 4102023
Hereward Way
178,9 km from start to finish through lakes and urban area.
Cambridgeshire · 52.53°N ·
0.08°E
178,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Urban Area
3× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× viewpoint
12× monument
1× Attraction
1× Water
1× Windmill
2× ruins
Washland Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
The Delph Boat
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Boadicea's Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
The Stamford Spa
Attraction ·
27 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Whittlesey War Memorial
monument ·
39 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Dean's Street
monument ·
46 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Fountain
monument ·
54 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Saint Helen's Well
Water ·
56 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Foundry
monument ·
62 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Great Tower
monument ·
71 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Crimean War Cannon
monument ·
95 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Whale Bone
monument ·
122 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Elderkin's Mill
Windmill ·
124 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Whale Bone
monument ·
128 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Joist Fen viewpoint
viewpoint ·
151 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Blood Hill
ruins ·
203 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Fenmere Lookout
viewpoint ·
221 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Daniel Lambert's Grave
monument ·
230 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bridge Street War Memorial
monument ·
275 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Longthorpe II
ruins ·
315 m off route
0,0 km
0%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Hereward Way is 178.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Hereward Way takes approximately 44h 31min to complete.
No, Hereward Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Hereward Way starts near coordinates 52.6713, -0.734.
Hereward Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.