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
53,4 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
53,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
18× monument
1× summit
1× ruins
The Bull Hotel
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The Guard House
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The Crown & Dolphin
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The King's Buttery
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PALACE
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The Equerries
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The Prince's Lodging
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The King's Paradise
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Royal Servants
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Old Police Station
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The Old Post Office
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The White Horse
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Capt. Harold Ackroyd
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Pentlow Hill
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Royston Cave
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The Masonic Hall
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Willie' Stephenson
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Royston Cave
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Whitehall
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Old Magistrate's Court & Police Sttation
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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 53.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Greenwich Meridian Trail takes approximately 13h 18min 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.