Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail
OSM map layer · LineString
52.29, -0.91 · rel 112695
52.29, -0.91 · rel 112695
Midshires Way
80,0 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Northamptonshire · 52.29°N ·
0.91°W
80,0km
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
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 8 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
6× summit
1× ruins
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
80,0 km
100%
Sutton Bassett Hill
summit ·
138 m off route
80,0 km
100%
Hartwell Heights
summit ·
228 m off route
80,0 km
100%
Upper Heyford Top
summit ·
312 m off route
80,0 km
100%
Piddington Roman Villa
ruins ·
340 m off route
80,0 km
100%
Quinton Heights
summit ·
348 m off route
80,0 km
100%
Ashton Heights
summit ·
425 m off route
80,0 km
100%
Preston Heights
summit ·
471 m off route
80,0 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 80.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Midshires Way takes approximately 19h 54min to complete.
No, Midshires Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Midshires Way starts near coordinates 52.2208, -1.0342.
Midshires Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.