Name: The Royal Oak (Descendant of Charles II's Hiding Tree)
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The Royal Oak (Descendant of Charles II's Hiding Tree)

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Location: Boscobel, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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1. Boscobel House and Royal Oak – White Ladies Priory Ruins loop from Cosford

16.4km

04:15

100m

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2. Boscobel House and Royal Oak – Codsall Station Pub loop from Codsall

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120m

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3. White Ladies Priory Ruins – Boscobel House and Royal Oak loop from Bishops Wood

9.43km

02:31

100m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dan Hobson

February 8, 2020

After his crushing defeat in the Battle of Worcester in 1651, King Charles II fled for his life. Charles set out to cross the River Severn into Wales, but was blocked by Cromwell's army. He hid in an oak tree before taking refuge in Boscobel House. The oak you see today is a descendant of the tree that Charles hid in. Next to it is a tree grown from an acorn of the oak, which was planted by the Prince of Wales in 2001 to celebrate the 350th anniversary of Charles II's visit.

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Location: Boscobel, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

The Royal Oak (Descendant of Charles II's Hiding Tree)

1. Boscobel House and Royal Oak – White Ladies Priory Ruins loop from Cosford

2. Boscobel House and Royal Oak – Codsall Station Pub loop from Codsall

3. White Ladies Priory Ruins – Boscobel House and Royal Oak loop from Bishops Wood

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