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OSM map layer · LineString
51.63, -1.44 · rel 1795515
51.63, -1.44 · rel 1795515
The Roman Way
277,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Oxfordshire · 51.63°N ·
1.44°W
277,6km
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 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
10× monument
4× summit
1× Water
3× ruins
1× castle
1× Attraction
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Stubb's Hill
summit ·
on the route
277,6 km
100%
Ladywell
Water ·
on the route
277,6 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
277,6 km
100%
Cricklade War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
277,6 km
100%
C. S. Lewis
monument ·
on the route
277,6 km
100%
Ampney Crucis War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
277,6 km
100%
Castle Hill
summit ·
on the route
277,6 km
100%
War Memorial Burford
monument ·
on the route
277,6 km
100%
Goods Yard Crane
ruins ·
on the route
277,6 km
100%
Shotover Hill
summit ·
on the route
277,6 km
100%
Evelyn Waugh
monument ·
35 m off route
277,6 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
44 m off route
277,6 km
100%
Levellers' Plaque
monument ·
62 m off route
277,6 km
100%
Fox Hill
summit ·
67 m off route
277,6 km
100%
Nidum
castle ·
82 m off route
277,6 km
100%
Kennet & Avon Visitors' Centre
Attraction ·
83 m off route
277,6 km
100%
Chesterton Farm Settlement
ruins ·
83 m off route
277,6 km
100%
The Countryman
monument ·
102 m off route
277,6 km
100%
Querns
ruins ·
134 m off route
277,6 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 277.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, The Roman Way takes approximately 69h 3min 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.