Two Saints Way - Chester Cathedral to/from Lichfield Cathedral. In the late Middle Ages a steady stream of pilgrims walked this way – both housing shrines to two game-changing Mercian saints in the 7th century - St Werburgh and St Chad
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52.97, -2.31 · rel 1845277
52.97, -2.31 · rel 1845277
Two Saints Way
150,8 km from Chester Cathedral to Chapel of Saint Chad, Lichfield through alpine terrain and lakes.
Chester Cathedral
→
Chapel of Saint Chad, Lichfield
linear
150,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
29
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
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?
11× monument
5× Attraction
1× summit
2× viewpoint
1× Water
EGG BRIDGE WAVERTON
monument ·
on the route
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Bunbury Staircase Locks
Attraction ·
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Richard, Second Marquis of Westminster
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
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Battle Of Hopton Heath Monument (1643)
monument ·
on the route
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War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
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Monument Hill
summit ·
on the route
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Trentham War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
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Nantwich War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
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Katyn Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
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James Brindley Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
610 (County of Chester) Squadron RAAF
monument ·
25 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Great Fire of Nantwich
monument ·
26 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Belvedere
viewpoint ·
29 m off route
0,0 km
0%
The Quarry Garden
Attraction ·
29 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Trentham Estate
viewpoint ·
31 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Old Biot
Water ·
36 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Chapter House Library
Attraction ·
50 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Speakers' Corner
Attraction ·
52 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Airman's Grave
monument ·
54 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Roman Strongroom
Attraction ·
32 m off route
61,8 km
41%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
22 m
–
198 m
0 km
75,4 km
150,8 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
34 m elevation
Quarter of the way
38 m elevation
Halfway
141 m elevation
Three quarters
83 m elevation
Finish
38 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Two Saints Way is 150.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Two Saints Way takes approximately 37h 31min to complete.
No, Two Saints Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Chester Cathedral to Chapel of Saint Chad, Lichfield. Plan ahead for return transport.
Two Saints Way starts at Chester Cathedral.
Two Saints Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Two Saints Way is maintained and managed by British Pilgrimage Trust.