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OSM map layer · LineString
51.77, -1.32 · rel 1795515
51.77, -1.32 · rel 1795515
The Roman Way
113,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Oxfordshire · 51.77°N ·
1.32°W
113,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
29
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 16 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× summit
2× Water
6× monument
3× ruins
Thorn Hill
summit ·
487 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ladywell
Water ·
on the route
113,3 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
113,3 km
100%
C. S. Lewis
monument ·
on the route
113,3 km
100%
War Memorial Burford
monument ·
on the route
113,3 km
100%
Shotover Hill
summit ·
on the route
113,3 km
100%
Evelyn Waugh
monument ·
35 m off route
113,3 km
100%
Levellers' Plaque
monument ·
62 m off route
113,3 km
100%
The Countryman
monument ·
102 m off route
113,3 km
100%
Lower Grimsel Spring
Water ·
151 m off route
113,3 km
100%
Beckley Hill
summit ·
190 m off route
113,3 km
100%
Lowbury Hill
ruins ·
252 m off route
113,3 km
100%
Lowbury Hill
summit ·
269 m off route
113,3 km
100%
Dyke Hills Iron-Age Oppidum
ruins ·
387 m off route
113,3 km
100%
Cholsey Hill
summit ·
436 m off route
113,3 km
100%
Dyke Hills Earthwork
ruins ·
450 m off route
113,3 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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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
The Roman Way is 113.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, The Roman Way takes approximately 28h 12min to complete.
No, The Roman Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
The Roman Way starts near coordinates 51.7968, -1.1803.
The Roman Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.