approximate route of Charles II's escape
OSM map layer · LineString
51.11, -2.60 · rel 20611
51.11, -2.60 · rel 20611
Monarch's Way
171,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Somerset · 51.11°N ·
2.60°W
171,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
28
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
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?
5× monument
4× Attraction
4× ruins
2× cave
4× summit
1× viewpoint
The Roundhouse
monument ·
on the route
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0%
Market house
Attraction ·
on the route
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0%
Lime Kiln
ruins ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Hundred Stone
ruins ·
29 m off route
0,0 km
0%
St. Cuthbert's Swallet
cave ·
31 m off route
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Niver North Top
summit ·
33 m off route
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Ham Hill
viewpoint ·
50 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Spoil heaps
ruins ·
59 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Burwalls Cave
cave ·
68 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Parrock Hill
summit ·
68 m off route
0,0 km
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Spoil heaps
ruins ·
68 m off route
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Stock Hill
monument ·
72 m off route
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Hamdon Hill
summit ·
72 m off route
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Market place
Attraction ·
76 m off route
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Wookey Hole Caves And Mill
Attraction ·
97 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Avon Gallery
monument ·
104 m off route
0,0 km
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Lodge Hill
summit ·
105 m off route
0,0 km
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Swing Bridge & Northern Approaches
monument ·
108 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Create Centre
Attraction ·
111 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Edward St. John Daniel V.C.
monument ·
134 m off route
0,0 km
0%
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 171.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Monarch's Way takes approximately 42h 41min to complete.
No, Monarch's Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Monarch's Way starts near coordinates 51.4222, -2.4822.
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.