approximate route of Charles II's escape
OSM map layer · LineString
52.21, -1.77 · rel 20611
52.21, -1.77 · rel 20611
Monarch's Way
44,3 km from start to finish through urban area.
Warwickshire · 52.21°N ·
1.77°W
44,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
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 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× monument
1× ruins
Rowley Fields Commons Memorial Stone
monument ·
55 m off route
3,5 km
8%
Philips Obelisk
monument ·
272 m off route
42,1 km
95%
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
44,3 km
100%
Margaret's Well
ruins ·
352 m off route
44,3 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 44.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Monarch's Way takes approximately 11h 2min to complete.
No, Monarch's Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Monarch's Way starts near coordinates 52.2034, -1.702.
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.