approximate route of Charles II's escape
OSM map layer · LineString
52.31, -2.10 · rel 20611
52.31, -2.10 · rel 20611
Monarch's Way
95,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Worcestershire · 52.31°N ·
2.10°W
95,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
23
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
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?
11× monument
4× Attraction
4× summit
1× viewpoint
Battle of Worcester 1651
monument ·
on the route
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0%
Flood levels
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Diglis Fish Pass Viewing Gallery
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
South Quay Fountains
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Windmill Hill
summit ·
30 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Windmill Hill
viewpoint ·
31 m off route
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0%
Holywell Hill
summit ·
35 m off route
0,0 km
0%
35 The Lane
Attraction ·
65 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Wychbury Obelisk
monument ·
70 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Battle of Worcester 1651
monument ·
76 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Waseley Hill
summit ·
91 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Gravestones of Thomas Scaife and Joseph Rutherford (d 1840)
monument ·
114 m off route
0,0 km
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Plaque:Frog Gate
monument ·
126 m off route
0,0 km
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War Memorial
monument ·
135 m off route
0,0 km
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Vertical Limit Climbing Gym
Attraction ·
140 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Plaque: Severn Street
monument ·
153 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Edward Elgar
monument ·
158 m off route
0,0 km
0%
War Memorial
monument ·
160 m off route
0,0 km
0%
War Memorial
monument ·
160 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Wychbury Hill
summit ·
164 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 95.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Monarch's Way takes approximately 23h 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 52.2255, -1.9186.
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.