From the source at Naseby, Northamptonshire to the Severn at Tewkesbury
OSM map layer · LineString
52.10, -2.02 · rel 721956
52.10, -2.02 · rel 721956
Shakespeare's Avon Way
44,1 km from start to finish through urban area.
Worcestershire · 52.10°N ·
2.02°W
44,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
34
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
3× 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?
16× monument
3× viewpoint
1× Attraction
Restoration
monument ·
on the route
44,1 km
100%
Workman Bridge
monument ·
on the route
44,1 km
100%
Bridge Street
monument ·
on the route
44,1 km
100%
John Ash
monument ·
on the route
44,1 km
100%
The Maurice Banbury Garden
monument ·
on the route
44,1 km
100%
Chad Well
monument ·
on the route
44,1 km
100%
Pershore Bridges
viewpoint ·
25 m off route
44,1 km
100%
Riverside view
viewpoint ·
34 m off route
44,1 km
100%
William Chapman
monument ·
42 m off route
44,1 km
100%
Twinning Anniversary 2004
monument ·
45 m off route
44,1 km
100%
Town Hall Clock
monument ·
59 m off route
44,1 km
100%
The Monument
monument ·
63 m off route
44,1 km
100%
Regency Building
monument ·
106 m off route
44,1 km
100%
Number 8
monument ·
115 m off route
44,1 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
116 m off route
44,1 km
100%
Wetlands viewing platform
viewpoint ·
119 m off route
44,1 km
100%
Maypole
Attraction ·
120 m off route
44,1 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
138 m off route
44,1 km
100%
Diana, Princess of Wales
monument ·
140 m off route
44,1 km
100%
Belle House
monument ·
142 m off route
44,1 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 44.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Shakespeare's Avon Way takes approximately 10h 59min 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 52.1529, -1.862.
Shakespeare's Avon Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.