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52.74, -1.51 · rel 3748275
52.74, -1.51 · rel 3748275
National Forest Way
122,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Leicestershire · 52.74°N ·
1.51°W
122,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
32
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
16× monument
2× summit
1× Attraction
Old John
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Loudoun Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
The Battle Honours of The King's African Rifles
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
The Allied Assault on Normandy 6 June 1944
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Beacon Hill
summit ·
29 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Old John
summit ·
36 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Neville-Barry Grove
monument ·
36 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ambulance Services
monument ·
43 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The 1st Army
monument ·
43 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Rats of Torbruk Association
monument ·
45 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Eigth Army Veterans Association
monument ·
45 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps
monument ·
48 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Branston Water Park
Attraction ·
51 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The George Cross Island Association
monument ·
53 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Palestine Veterans
monument ·
55 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Italy Star Association
monument ·
66 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Monte Cassino Society
monument ·
66 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Women's Memorial
monument ·
53 m off route
26,9 km
22%
Chindits
monument ·
39 m off route
105,3 km
86%
Burma Star
monument ·
56 m off route
122,4 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
National Forest Way is 122.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, National Forest Way takes approximately 30h 28min to complete.
No, National Forest Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
National Forest Way starts near coordinates 52.7273, -1.7326.
National Forest Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.