approximate route of Charles II's escape
OSM map layer · LineString
51.00, -1.29 · rel 20611
51.00, -1.29 · rel 20611
Monarch's Way
90,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Hampshire · 51.00°N ·
1.29°W
90,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
41
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
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?
1× viewpoint
8× summit
4× monument
4× ruins
2× Water
1× Attraction
Stephen's Castle Down
viewpoint ·
on the route
90,5 km
100%
Old Winchester Hill
summit ·
on the route
90,5 km
100%
Braishfield War Memorial
monument ·
58 m off route
90,5 km
100%
Lomer Village
ruins ·
67 m off route
90,5 km
100%
Broughton Down
summit ·
75 m off route
90,5 km
100%
Hawker's Fir Hill
summit ·
84 m off route
90,5 km
100%
Source of Tadburn Lake
Water ·
113 m off route
90,5 km
100%
Stephen's Castle Down
summit ·
122 m off route
90,5 km
100%
Mottisfont Font
Water ·
129 m off route
90,5 km
100%
Rowlands Castle (remains)
ruins ·
134 m off route
90,5 km
100%
Kilmeston Down
summit ·
176 m off route
90,5 km
100%
USAF Airmen
monument ·
192 m off route
90,5 km
100%
Little Fir Hill
summit ·
210 m off route
90,5 km
100%
Broadhalfpenny Down
summit ·
216 m off route
90,5 km
100%
Mottisfont Abbey
Attraction ·
228 m off route
90,5 km
100%
Twyford Roman villa
ruins ·
236 m off route
90,5 km
100%
Ampfield War Memorial
monument ·
246 m off route
90,5 km
100%
Horndean Remembers
monument ·
247 m off route
90,5 km
100%
Parnell Barn & Cottage
ruins ·
257 m off route
90,5 km
100%
Brook Down
summit ·
264 m off route
90,5 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 90.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Monarch's Way takes approximately 22h 31min to complete.
No, Monarch's Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Monarch's Way starts near coordinates 51.094, -1.6435.
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.