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Monarch's Way, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Monarch's Way is a long-distance footpath running from Worcester to Shoreham in United Kingdom (Brize Norton). Interests: Hiking and History. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Long-distance footpath running from Worcester to Shoreham · Hiking, History
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- LHR London, 79 km as the crow flies
- Website
- monarchsway.50megs.com
- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 990 km
- Run by
- The Monarch's Way Association
- Coordinates
- 51.69339, -1.53852
What it is and where
Monarch's Way is a long-distance footpath running from Worcester to Shoreham in United Kingdom (Brize Norton).
approximate route of Charles II's escape
It is in Brize Norton, where this site lists 34 more places to see, 9.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.69339, -1.53852; the nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR, London), 79 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 990 km
- Run by
- The Monarch's Way Association
It is one of the Hiking and History places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Monarch's Way is April to September.
- JanBetter not8:04
- FebPossible9:41
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:24
- JunBest time16:24
- JulBest time15:59
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:21
- NovBetter not8:32
- DecPossible7:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Hiking | April to September | February to March, October and December |
| History | April to September | February to March, October and December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Monarch's Way has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Tadpole BridgeBridge in Buckland, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK1.7 km
- Buckland HouseLarge Georgian stately home and the manor house of Buckland in Oxfordshire, England, UK2.4 km
- Chimney MeadowsUK Site of Special Scientific Interest4.2 km
- Kelmscott ManorGrade I listed historic house museum in West Oxfordshire, England, UK6.9 km
- Standlake Common Nature ReserveProtected area7.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Hiking
- Wales Coast Path: long distance footpath in Wales
- Pembrokeshire Coast Path: National Trail in Pembrokeshire, Wales
- Anglesey Coastal Path: footpath around Anglesey, North Wales
- Kennet and Avon Canal: South-England east-west coastal linking waterway via London, Reading & Bristol
- West Highland Way: walking path
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
Every United Kingdom place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Monarch's Way?
It is a long-distance footpath running from Worcester to Shoreham in United Kingdom.
When is the best time to visit Monarch's Way?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35.
How do you get to Monarch's Way?
The nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 79 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tadpole Bridge, Buckland House, Chimney Meadows. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
Keep reading
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