approximate route of Charles II's escape
OSM map layer · LineString
50.87, -0.50 · rel 20611
50.87, -0.50 · rel 20611
Monarch's Way
92,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
West Sussex · 50.87°N ·
0.50°W
92,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
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?
14× monument
2× Attraction
2× summit
1× viewpoint
1× ruins
Mrs Fitzherbert
monument ·
28 m off route
47,0 km
51%
Sean Tierney
monument ·
on the route
92,1 km
100%
Andy Durr
monument ·
on the route
92,1 km
100%
Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Visitor Centre
Attraction ·
on the route
92,1 km
100%
Langmead Memorial
monument ·
on the route
92,1 km
100%
Jubilee Clock Tower
monument ·
on the route
92,1 km
100%
The Post & Telegraph
monument ·
on the route
92,1 km
100%
The Trundle
summit ·
on the route
92,1 km
100%
Vesta Tilley
monument ·
on the route
92,1 km
100%
Dame Clara Butt
monument ·
on the route
92,1 km
100%
John Green Memorial
monument ·
on the route
92,1 km
100%
St. Roche's Hill
viewpoint ·
on the route
92,1 km
100%
Amon H. Wilds
monument ·
on the route
92,1 km
100%
Brighton Seafront Art Pieces
Attraction ·
on the route
92,1 km
100%
Thundersbarrow Hill
summit ·
on the route
92,1 km
100%
South African War Memorial
monument ·
32 m off route
92,1 km
100%
Pandora Gallery
monument ·
34 m off route
92,1 km
100%
Maison Dieu
ruins ·
40 m off route
92,1 km
100%
Harriot Mellon
monument ·
41 m off route
92,1 km
100%
Captain Edward Zeff
monument ·
43 m off route
92,1 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
1 m
–
199 m
0 km
46,1 km
92,1 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
9 m elevation
Quarter of the way
116 m elevation
Halfway
92 m elevation
Three quarters
116 m elevation
Finish
35 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 92.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Monarch's Way takes approximately 22h 56min to complete.
No, Monarch's Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Monarch's Way starts near coordinates 50.8196, -0.1373.
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.