Shakespeare's Way
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 28.9 mi (46.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,506 ft (459 m)
- Est. Time
- 10 hr 5 min
- High point
- 794 ft (242 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Tank Bridge 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Godstow Abbey 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Birthwort 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Historic site: In memory of Ewan Agnew 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Lt. Bettington and 2nd Lt. Hotchkiss 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Winston Churchill 8.1 mi (13 km) from start
- Historic site: Column of Victory 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from start
- Spring 22.6 mi (36.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Revd Edward Stone 24.5 mi (39.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Hitchmans 24.5 mi (39.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Wayside Cross & Old Market Hall Pillar 24.5 mi (39.4 km) from start
- Visitor center: Chipping Norton Guildhall 24.6 mi (39.6 km) from start
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Questions about Shakespeare's Way
How long is Shakespeare's Way?
Shakespeare's Way is 28.9 mi (46.5 km) long. Most people take about 10 hr 5 min. It climbs 1,506 ft (459 m) in total, up to a high point of 794 ft (242 m).
How hard is Shakespeare's Way?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Shakespeare's Way?
Parking at the start, Free, 6 spaces. 16 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Shakespeare's Way?
Drinking water on the way at 2.4 mi (3.8 km), 3.1 mi (4.9 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.8 mi (1.3 km), 2.4 mi (3.8 km), 2.6 mi (4.1 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Shakespeare's Way shaded?
Partly shaded (43% under trees).
What can you do on Shakespeare's Way?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Shakespeare's Way?
Pizza Club, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: M&S Simply Food, 0.2 mi (0.3 km).
Is this a good week for Shakespeare's 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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