approximate route of Charles II's escape
OSM map layer · LineString
52.52, -2.07 · rel 20611
52.52, -2.07 · rel 20611
Monarch's Way
51,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Dudley · 52.52°N ·
2.07°W
51,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
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?
12× monument
7× summit
1× Attraction
Faroahar of Zoroastrianism Sculpture Dedication
monument ·
44 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Blue Plaque: Cpl. Joseph Davies VC
monument ·
272 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Tansley Hill
summit ·
297 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Blue Plaque: Joseph Davies VC
monument ·
307 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Gallows Crane
monument ·
337 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Cawney Hill
summit ·
372 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Royal Crown
monument ·
90 m off route
0,5 km
1%
Bentley Cairn
monument ·
94 m off route
0,5 km
1%
Monarch on the Run
monument ·
94 m off route
0,5 km
1%
The Royal Oak
monument ·
94 m off route
0,5 km
1%
Pouk Hill
summit ·
95 m off route
0,5 km
1%
Coal Barque 'Surprise'
monument ·
98 m off route
0,5 km
1%
Blue Plaque: The Bush Inn
monument ·
371 m off route
0,5 km
1%
Memorial Orchard
Attraction ·
on the route
51,6 km
100%
Wychbury Obelisk
monument ·
70 m off route
51,6 km
100%
The site of Stewart and Lloyds 1903-67
monument ·
139 m off route
51,6 km
100%
Mucklow Hill
summit ·
155 m off route
51,6 km
100%
Wychbury Hill
summit ·
164 m off route
51,6 km
100%
Round Hill
summit ·
200 m off route
51,6 km
100%
Haden Hill
summit ·
448 m off route
51,6 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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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Monarch's Way is 51.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Monarch's Way takes approximately 12h 50min 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.