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OSM map layer · LineString
51.11, -3.51 · rel 3131984
51.11, -3.51 · rel 3131984
Macmillan Way West
96,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Somerset · 51.11°N ·
3.51°W
96,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
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?
9× summit
4× ruins
2× Water
4× monument
1× Nature
Dunkery Beacon
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Tumulus
ruins ·
60 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Larkbarrow Corner
summit ·
69 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Exe Head
Water ·
90 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Albert Clock
monument ·
191 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Chains Barrow
summit ·
231 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Dry Hill
summit ·
279 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Porlock Post
summit ·
282 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Elsworthy
summit ·
290 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Great Rowbarrow
summit ·
295 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Periton Hill
summit ·
on the route
6,8 km
7%
Bat's Castle Settlement
ruins ·
on the route
96,7 km
100%
Butter Cross
monument ·
on the route
96,7 km
100%
Bat's Castle
summit ·
on the route
96,7 km
100%
Market Cross
monument ·
on the route
96,7 km
100%
The War Memorial
monument ·
31 m off route
96,7 km
100%
Melbury Roman Villa (Scheduled Monument)
ruins ·
66 m off route
96,7 km
100%
Gallox Well
Water ·
132 m off route
96,7 km
100%
Babcary Meadows Nature Reserve
Nature ·
154 m off route
96,7 km
100%
Settlement
ruins ·
237 m off route
96,7 km
100%
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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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Macmillan Way West is 96.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Macmillan Way West takes approximately 24h 4min to complete.
No, Macmillan Way West is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Macmillan Way West starts near coordinates 51.1867, -3.509.
Macmillan Way West is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.