The Cross Britain Way is a hiking trail of 280 miles (450 km) across England and Wales. Its starting point is Boston on the east coast of England and it finishes in Barmouth on the Welsh coast (or vice versa[1][2]). It was launched in September 2014 and is one of the Macmillan Ways, a group of paths created to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.[3][4] It is fully waymarked, and a comprehensive guidebook comprising route directions, maps, photographs and an accommodation list has been published and can be obtained from Macmillan Ways Association.[5]

The path is recognised by the Long Distance Walkers Association.[6]

The terrain varies from the flat land of The Fens to the Welsh Berwyn Mountains. There is a total of 7,597 metres (24,925 ft) of ascent, and the highest point reached is at 521 metres (1,709 ft).[6]

References

  1. ↑ Bunkorama (23 September 2015). "Save Barmouth Bridge". Independent Hostels UK. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  2. ↑ "Cross Britain Way". ViewRanger. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  3. ↑ "Mablethorpe's ultra runners Chris and Dave cross Britain". Louth Leader. 18 April 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  4. ↑ "Coast to Coast walk through the largest inland county in England". Shropshire Tourism. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  5. ↑ "Publications". Macmillan Ways Association. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  6. 1 2 "Cross Britain Way". Long Distance Walkers Association. Retrieved 6 August 2015. Includes zoomable route map with related information


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