The Monarch's Way - Long Distance Footpath
Welcome to one of the best known stories and one of the best, most varied, walks in British History.
The Story The escape of Charles II after the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Loyally supported by his followers, many at great risk to their own lives, he was given shelter in places both great and humble, many of which still exist today. |
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This long distance walk (615 miles) using footpaths and bridleways closely follows the route taken by Charles and enables you to visit many historic sites and buildings, maybe only previously known to you through the history books. It also takes you through two World Heritage Sites and six Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty plus some of the finest scenery in western and southern England.
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Tong Cottages (Shropshire)
The Monarch's Way logo below represents the Royal Oak tree at Boscobel (in which the King famously hid with Colonel Carless); the Prince of Wales crown; and the ship 'The Surprise' on which Charles eventually escaped to France. The logo also forms the basis of the waymarks which sign the Way throughout its historic 615 mile length. |
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The Monarch's Way Association The Association was formed just a couple of years after the launch of the Way itself. Apart from providing a service to members, publishing a bi-annual bulletin and generally maintaining waymarking and the like, the aims of the Association are: and To achieve these aims the Association has no membership fee at present (other than a nominal supply of SAE's to offset postal costs) but largely relies upon any generous donations forthcoming from members and principally from donations received from clubs, societies and associations following the presentation of our illustrated talks about The Monarch's Way. There are three talks, each one coinciding with the three guide books which describe the 615 mile route. Should you or your organisation be interested in these illustrated talks then please email us via the link below for further information.
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