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European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England vs Via Francigena - 01 part Great Britain

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

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European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England Via Francigena - 01 part Great Britain
Distance 137 mi221 km 22 mi36 km
Elevation gain 456 ft139 m 1,086 ft331 m
Typical duration 9 days 2 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Best time to hike Best months: April, May, June, August Best months: May, June, August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England vs Via Francigena - 01 part Great Britain: which should you hike?

At 137 mi221 km, European walking route E2 west, UK, South East England is the longer route — roughly 115 mi185 km more than Via Francigena - 01 part Great Britain (22 mi36 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Francigena - 01 part Great Britain is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.