approximate route of Charles II's escape
OSM map layer · LineString
50.82, -2.76 · rel 20611
50.82, -2.76 · rel 20611
Monarch's Way
88,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Dorset · 50.82°N ·
2.76°W
88,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
Historic
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 11 points along the route
What will you encounter?
8× summit
2× monument
1× viewpoint
Thorncombe Beacon
summit ·
on the route
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Beacon
monument ·
on the route
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Pilsdon Pen
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
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Horn Hill
summit ·
34 m off route
0,0 km
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Coast View point
viewpoint ·
79 m off route
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Buckham Down
summit ·
110 m off route
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Watton Hill
summit ·
138 m off route
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Broadwindsor War Memorial
monument ·
140 m off route
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Coppet Hill
summit ·
261 m off route
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Holway Hill
summit ·
325 m off route
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Denhay Hill or Jan's Hill
summit ·
416 m off route
0,0 km
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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
Monarch's Way is 88.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Monarch's Way takes approximately 22h 1min to complete.
No, Monarch's Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Monarch's Way starts near coordinates 50.7343, -2.8995.
Monarch's Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Monarch's Way is maintained and managed by The Monarch's Way Association.