From the source at Naseby, Northamptonshire to the Severn at Tewkesbury
OSM map layer · LineString
52.24, -1.63 · rel 721956
52.24, -1.63 · rel 721956
Shakespeare's Avon Way
154,5 km from start to finish through urban area.
Warwickshire · 52.24°N ·
1.63°W
154,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
27
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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?
18× monument
2× viewpoint
Source of River Avon
monument ·
on the route
47,9 km
31%
Restoration
monument ·
on the route
154,5 km
100%
Workman Bridge
monument ·
on the route
154,5 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
154,5 km
100%
Czechoslovak Memorial Fountain
monument ·
on the route
154,5 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
154,5 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
154,5 km
100%
Bridge Street
monument ·
on the route
154,5 km
100%
John Ash
monument ·
on the route
154,5 km
100%
The Maurice Banbury Garden
monument ·
on the route
154,5 km
100%
Chad Well
monument ·
on the route
154,5 km
100%
Davis Clock Tower
monument ·
on the route
154,5 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
154,5 km
100%
Pershore Bridges
viewpoint ·
25 m off route
154,5 km
100%
Riverside view
viewpoint ·
34 m off route
154,5 km
100%
William Chapman
monument ·
42 m off route
154,5 km
100%
Twinning Anniversary 2004
monument ·
45 m off route
154,5 km
100%
Young Will
monument ·
54 m off route
154,5 km
100%
Rowley Fields Commons Memorial Stone
monument ·
55 m off route
154,5 km
100%
Randolph Adolphus Turpin 1928-1966
monument ·
56 m off route
154,5 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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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Shakespeare's Avon Way is 154.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Shakespeare's Avon Way takes approximately 38h 26min 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 strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.