The Monarch's Way

About

The Monarch’s Way is a 625 plus mile footpath which commemorates the route a future King of England King Charles II took in 1651 after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester by Cromwell.

It passes through Hampshire for well over 60 miles entering the county from the west just after passing through Middle Winterslow and leaving the county after Rowlands Castle.

There are many villages and interesting sites along the route through Hampshire, among them are Broughton, Horsebridge, Mottisfont, Michelmersh, Braishfield, Lower Blackstead, Ampfield, Hursley, Shawford Just over a mile from Winchester) , Twyford, Owslebury, Upham, Middle and Lower Preshaw, Lomer, Beacon Hill, Warnford, Old Winchester Hill, Hambledon, Horndean, Rowlands Castle.

The route can be downloaded (PDF) below and is broken down into several sections.