approximate route of Charles II's escape
OSM map layer · LineString
51.55, -1.99 · rel 20611
51.55, -1.99 · rel 20611
Monarch's Way
923,0 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Wiltshire · 51.55°N ·
1.99°W
923,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
33
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 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
15× monument
2× summit
1× viewpoint
2× Attraction
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Thorncombe Beacon
summit ·
on the route
923,0 km
100%
Stephen's Castle Down
viewpoint ·
on the route
923,0 km
100%
Talbot Ture & The Monarch's Way
monument ·
on the route
923,0 km
100%
Battle of Worcester 1651
monument ·
on the route
923,0 km
100%
The Roundhouse
monument ·
on the route
923,0 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
923,0 km
100%
Bristol Packet Office
Attraction ·
on the route
923,0 km
100%
Sean Tierney
monument ·
on the route
923,0 km
100%
Andy Durr
monument ·
on the route
923,0 km
100%
Langmead Memorial
monument ·
on the route
923,0 km
100%
Coates Portal Sapperton Tunnel 1789
monument ·
on the route
923,0 km
100%
Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Visitor Centre
Attraction ·
on the route
923,0 km
100%
Jubilee Clock Tower
monument ·
on the route
923,0 km
100%
Beacon
monument ·
on the route
923,0 km
100%
Merchant Navy Association Bristol
monument ·
on the route
923,0 km
100%
The Talbot
monument ·
on the route
923,0 km
100%
The Trundle
summit ·
on the route
923,0 km
100%
The Post & Telegraph
monument ·
on the route
923,0 km
100%
Market Cross
monument ·
on the route
923,0 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
Monarch's Way is 923.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Monarch's Way takes approximately 229h 36min to complete.
No, Monarch's Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Monarch's Way starts near coordinates 52.5164, -2.0179.
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.