Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail
OSM map layer · LineString
51.94, -0.85 · rel 112695
51.94, -0.85 · rel 112695
Midshires Way
77,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Buckinghamshire · 51.94°N ·
0.85°W
77,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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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
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Windmill
2× summit
3× ruins
3× monument
1× Water
Quainton Windmill
Windmill ·
46 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Conduit Hill
summit ·
93 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Quainton Hill
summit ·
144 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bancroft Roman Villa
ruins ·
59 m off route
77,2 km
100%
Bradwell Abbey
ruins ·
84 m off route
77,2 km
100%
Bradwell Abbey
monument ·
112 m off route
77,2 km
100%
Site of Roman Mausoleum
ruins ·
192 m off route
77,2 km
100%
Shenley Roll of Honour 1914 - 1919
monument ·
398 m off route
77,2 km
100%
The Hine Spring
Water ·
419 m off route
77,2 km
100%
Obelisk
monument ·
496 m off route
77,2 km
100%
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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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Midshires Way is 77.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Midshires Way takes approximately 19h 13min to complete.
No, Midshires Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Midshires Way starts near coordinates 52.1522, -0.8285.
Midshires Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.