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
49,1 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
49,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
27
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 14 points along the route
What will you encounter?
7× monument
2× Attraction
2× summit
1× ruins
2× viewpoint
Battle of Lewes Memorial
monument ·
on the route
49,1 km
100%
Meridian Monument
monument ·
on the route
49,1 km
100%
Meridian Line
Attraction ·
on the route
49,1 km
100%
Spider Bench
Attraction ·
on the route
49,1 km
100%
Ray Ward memorial
monument ·
on the route
49,1 km
100%
Thomas Paine
monument ·
on the route
49,1 km
100%
Mill Hill
summit ·
on the route
49,1 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
58 m off route
49,1 km
100%
Pedlersburgh
ruins ·
151 m off route
49,1 km
100%
Bob Copper
monument ·
171 m off route
49,1 km
100%
Chalk Pit
viewpoint ·
225 m off route
49,1 km
100%
Southease Hill
summit ·
255 m off route
49,1 km
100%
Russian Memorial
monument ·
367 m off route
49,1 km
100%
Chalk Pit
viewpoint ·
410 m off route
49,1 km
100%
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 49.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Greenwich Meridian Trail takes approximately 12h 13min 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 strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Greenwich Meridian Trail is maintained and managed by Graham & Hilda Heap.