Shakespeare's Avon Way
Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 25 mi (40.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 610 ft (186 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 20 min
- High point
- 194 ft (59 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area: Eckington Wharf Picnic Place 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Historic site: The Monument 7 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Pershore Bridges 9 mi (14.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Pershore Old Bridge 9 mi (14.6 km) from start
- Historic site: The Toll House 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from start
- Historic site: John Ash 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Pershore Abbey 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Restoration 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from start
- Historic site: The Maurice Banbury Garden 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Town Hall Clock 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from start
- Historic site: William Chapman 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Twinning Anniversary 2004 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Riverside view 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from start
- Picnic area: Jubilee Bridge Picnic Place 14.3 mi (23 km) from start
- Picnic area 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Abbey Park 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 18.1 mi (29.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Bridge Street 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Workman Bridge 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from start
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Questions about Shakespeare's Avon Way
How long is Shakespeare's Avon Way?
Shakespeare's Avon Way is 25 mi (40.3 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 20 min. It climbs 610 ft (186 m) in total, up to a high point of 194 ft (59 m).
How hard is Shakespeare's Avon Way?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Shakespeare's Avon Way?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Shakespeare's Avon Way?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 9.5 mi (15.3 km), 18.3 mi (29.5 km).
Is Shakespeare's Avon Way shaded?
Mostly exposed (28% under trees).
What can you do on Shakespeare's Avon Way?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Shakespeare's Avon Way?
The Fox & Hounds Inn, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Spar, 0.9 mi (1.5 km). 4 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Shakespeare's Avon Way?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Gloucestershire Way The Cotswolds National Landscape · Expert · 45.6 mi (73.4 km)
- Tewkesbury Parkrun Vineyards · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Mercian Way Link Gloucestershire · Easy · 11.5 mi (18.4 km)
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