From the source at Naseby, Northamptonshire to the Severn at Tewkesbury
OSM map layer · LineString
52.40, -1.10 · rel 721956
52.40, -1.10 · rel 721956
Shakespeare's Avon Way
21,8 km from start to finish through urban area.
Northamptonshire · 52.40°N ·
1.10°W
21,8km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
1× ruins
Source of River Avon
monument ·
on the route
6,7 km
31%
Lilbourne Castle
ruins ·
79 m off route
21,8 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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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Shakespeare's Avon Way is 21.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Shakespeare's Avon Way takes approximately 5h 25min to complete.
No, Shakespeare's Avon Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Shakespeare's Avon Way starts near coordinates 52.3974, -0.9887.
Shakespeare's Avon Way is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.