:Cross Britain Way
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The Cross Britain Way is a hiking trail of {{convert|280|miles}} 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{{cite web|last1=Bunkorama|title=Save Barmouth Bridge|url=http://independenthostels.co.uk/natters/save-barmouth-bridge/|publisher=Independent Hostels UK|accessdate=24 September 2015|date=23 September 2015}}{{cite web|title=Cross Britain Way|url=http://my.viewranger.com/route/details/NjA1NDA=|publisher=ViewRanger|accessdate=24 September 2015}}). 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.{{cite news|title=Mablethorpe's ultra runners Chris and Dave cross Britain|url=http://www.louthleader.co.uk/sport/other-sport/mablethorpe-s-ultra-runners-chris-and-dave-cross-britain-1-6697235|accessdate=6 August 2015|work=Louth Leader|date=18 April 2015}}{{cite web|title=Coast to Coast walk through the largest inland county in England|url=http://www.shropshiretourism.co.uk/shropshire-news/newarticle.php?id=2718|publisher=Shropshire Tourism|accessdate=6 August 2015}} 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.{{cite web|title=Publications|url=http://www.macmillanway.org/index_files/UK_publications.htm|publisher=Macmillan Ways Association|accessdate=6 August 2015}}
The path is recognised by the Long Distance Walkers Association.{{cite web|title=Cross Britain Way|url=https://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Macmillan+Way+-+Cross+Britain+Way|publisher=Long Distance Walkers Association|accessdate=6 August 2015}} Includes zoomable route map with related information
The terrain varies from the flat land of The Fens to the Welsh Berwyn Mountains. There is a total of {{convert|7,597|m|ft}} of ascent, and the highest point reached is at {{convert|521|m|ft}}.
References
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External links
- [http://www.macmillanway.org/index_files/cross_britain_way.htm Cross Britain Way] on Macmillan Ways website, including map showing route
Category:Long-distance footpaths in Wales
Category:Long-distance footpaths in England
Category:Footpaths in Lincolnshire
Category:Footpaths in Leicestershire
Category:Footpaths in Staffordshire
Category:Footpaths in Shropshire
Category:2014 establishments in England
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