St James' Way
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Hampshire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 54.8 mi (88.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,909 ft (582 m)
- Est. Time
- 18 hr 35 min
- High point
- 594 ft (181 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: The Medieval Mayors' Wine Vaults 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Church of Holyrood 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Falklands Merchant Navy Memorial 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Anchor from Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Castle Gate 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Historic site: William Chamberlayne Gas Column 1822 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Picnic area 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from start
- Spring 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from start
- Spring 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Prior's House (remains of) 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from start
- Historic site: St Swithun's Priory (site of) 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Old Minster (site of) 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from start
- Attraction: Curle's Passage 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from start
- Historic site: County War Memorial 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from start
- Historic site: King's Royal Rifle Corps Memorial 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Hyde Abbey Gate 16.1 mi (26 km) from start
- Viewpoint 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from start
- Waterfall: Avington Park 21 mi (33.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Mary Russell Mitford 25.6 mi (41.3 km) from start
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Questions about St James' Way
How long is St James' Way?
St James' Way is 54.8 mi (88.1 km) long. Most people take about 18 hr 35 min. It climbs 1,909 ft (582 m) in total, up to a high point of 594 ft (181 m).
How hard is St James' Way?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for St James' Way?
Parking at the start, 3 spaces. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on St James' Way?
Drinking water on the way at 20.8 mi (33.4 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 15.4 mi (24.9 km). 3 springs (treat before drinking).
Is St James' Way shaded?
Partly shaded (53% under trees).
What can you do on St James' Way?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near St James' Way?
Hoxton Bakehouse GHT Cafe, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: The Co-operative Food, 0.2 mi (0.2 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for St James' 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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- National Cycle Route 236 - Southampton to Lyndhurst Hampshire · Easy · 10.7 mi (17.3 km)
- Southampton Cycle Network Route 4 Southampton · Easy · 8.3 mi (13.3 km)
- Southampton Cycle Network Route 6 Southampton · Easy · 5.1 mi (8.3 km)
- Cowherds Path Southampton Common · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Flats Path South Southampton Common · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- Southampton Cycle Network Route 2 Southampton · Easy · 2.5 mi (4.1 km)
- Point Out Path Southampton Common · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.7 km)
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