A long-distance walk that follows the line of the Prime Meridian. Inaugurated in 2009, to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the Greenwich Meridian.
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Greenwich Meridian Trail
19,4 km from Peacehaven, East Sussex to Sand le Mere, East Yorkshire through alpine terrain and mountains.
Peacehaven, East Sussex
→
Sand le Mere, East Yorkshire
linear
19,4km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 13 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
9× monument
2× viewpoint
1× summit
Waltham Abbey Gatehouse
Attraction ·
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Historical Fountain spring
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Meridian Line
monument ·
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Lippitts Hill
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Baden-Powell’s Boot
monument ·
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Baden-Powell Bust
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Baden-Powell Statue
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Buffalo Statue
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Jim Green Gate
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Waltham Abbey - Olympics 2012 Monument
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John Thurman Shelter
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Yardley Hill
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Yardley Hill
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Greenwich Meridian Trail is 19.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Greenwich Meridian Trail takes approximately 4h 50min to complete.
No, Greenwich Meridian Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Peacehaven, East Sussex to Sand le Mere, East Yorkshire. Plan ahead for return transport.
Greenwich Meridian Trail starts at Peacehaven, East Sussex.
Greenwich Meridian Trail is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Greenwich Meridian Trail is maintained and managed by Graham & Hilda Heap.