Long distance footpath forming a link between the Thames and the Wye
OSM map layer · LineString
51.81, -2.22 · rel 65891
51.81, -2.22 · rel 65891
Wysis Way
58,0 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Gloucestershire · 51.81°N ·
2.22°W
58,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
28
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
12× monument
5× summit
1× Water
1× viewpoint
1× ruins
Gloucester Lock
monument ·
on the route
58,0 km
100%
Robinswood Hill
summit ·
on the route
58,0 km
100%
Thames Source
monument ·
on the route
58,0 km
100%
Coates Portal Sapperton Tunnel 1789
monument ·
on the route
58,0 km
100%
Bisley War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
58,0 km
100%
Blow Family Memorial
monument ·
on the route
58,0 km
100%
The Atlas Bell
monument ·
on the route
58,0 km
100%
Seven Wells
Water ·
on the route
58,0 km
100%
Painswick Beacon
summit ·
29 m off route
58,0 km
100%
Nelson Foster Memorial
monument ·
30 m off route
58,0 km
100%
Jubilees Plaque
monument ·
33 m off route
58,0 km
100%
Cud Hill
viewpoint ·
41 m off route
58,0 km
100%
May Hill
summit ·
42 m off route
58,0 km
100%
Double Reynolds Warehouse
monument ·
91 m off route
58,0 km
100%
Lassington Hill
summit ·
93 m off route
58,0 km
100%
Well House
ruins ·
93 m off route
58,0 km
100%
Gloucester War Memorial
monument ·
168 m off route
58,0 km
100%
Down Hill
summit ·
182 m off route
58,0 km
100%
Oakridge Lynch War Memorial
monument ·
191 m off route
58,0 km
100%
Laddybellegate House plaque
monument ·
229 m off route
58,0 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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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Wysis Way is 58.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Wysis Way takes approximately 14h 26min to complete.
No, Wysis Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Wysis Way starts near coordinates 51.8822, -2.4641.
Wysis Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.