The Monarch's Way
A linear walk of 610 miles (982km) starting in the Midlands and crossing the South Downs National Park from Rowlands Castle to Shoreham in West Sussex.
Britain's second longest signed walking trail follows the flight of Charles II after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester in 1651. For six long weeks and hotly pursued by the Parlimentary forces under Oliver Cromwell, the king first travelled north, then south through the Cotswolds and the Mendips and finally along the South Downs in West Sussex to Shoreham where he escaped to France.
The route passes through some of the finest scenery in Southern England and closely follows the route taken by Charles II. Along the route walkers can visit many sites of historical interest and learn more about this historical period and see where loyal supporters of Charles II gave him shelter on his escape. Of particular interest in West Sussex are the historic towns and villages of West Dean, Houghton, Arundel, Steyning, Bramber, Findon and Shoreham.
The route is described in three separate guide books which break the journey into one day sections.
The Sussex section is covered in Book 3: The South Coast, The Downs...And Escape: Charmouth to Shoreham. 225m (362km). ISBN I-869922-29-8.
Contact Details
The Monarch's Way
Starting at Rowlands Castle and ending at Shoreham, BN43 5DA
www.monarchsway.50megs.com
Location
Nearby Places
The Sussex Border Path
Starting at Thorney Island and ending at Rye, PO10 8DS
The South Downs Way National Trail
South Downs Way Trail Office, South Downs National Park Authority, Hatton House, Bepton Road, Midhurst West Sussex, GU29 9LU
Marlipins Museum
36 High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5DA
01273 462994
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