approximate route of Charles II's escape
OSM map layer · LineString
51.73, -2.06 · rel 20611
51.73, -2.06 · rel 20611
Monarch's Way
152,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Gloucestershire · 51.73°N ·
2.06°W
152,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
29
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?
15× monument
1× cave
1× Attraction
1× ruins
1× summit
1× viewpoint
Moreton-in-Marsh and Batsford War Memorial
monument ·
84 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kissing gate memorial for path to former Moreton Tramway
monument ·
290 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Talbot Ture & The Monarch's Way
monument ·
on the route
47,2 km
31%
The Talbot
monument ·
on the route
47,2 km
31%
Market Cross
monument ·
on the route
47,2 km
31%
St. Edward's Hall
monument ·
on the route
47,2 km
31%
The Battle of Stow
monument ·
on the route
47,2 km
31%
Hermits Cave
cave ·
215 m off route
76,1 km
50%
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
152,1 km
100%
Coates Portal Sapperton Tunnel 1789
monument ·
on the route
152,1 km
100%
Cotswold Pottery
Attraction ·
on the route
152,1 km
100%
Northleach War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
152,1 km
100%
Horse Temple
monument ·
35 m off route
152,1 km
100%
Cirencester War Memorial
monument ·
35 m off route
152,1 km
100%
St Mary's Abbey
ruins ·
125 m off route
152,1 km
100%
Horton Camp
summit ·
154 m off route
152,1 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
184 m off route
152,1 km
100%
Fry's memorial
monument ·
285 m off route
152,1 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
297 m off route
152,1 km
100%
Ravens Rock
viewpoint ·
358 m off route
152,1 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
11 m
–
248 m
0 km
76,1 km
152,1 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
100 m elevation
Quarter of the way
199 m elevation
Halfway
124 m elevation
Three quarters
114 m elevation
Finish
148 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Monarch's Way is 152.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Monarch's Way takes approximately 37h 51min to complete.
No, Monarch's Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Monarch's Way starts near coordinates 52.0998, -1.7234.
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.