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
396,5 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
396,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
29
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
15× monument
3× Attraction
1× viewpoint
1× summit
In the Memory of the More Than 40 People Killed
monument ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
Battle of Lewes Memorial
monument ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
Waltham Abbey Gatehouse
Attraction ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
Pole Hill
viewpoint ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
Pole Hill
summit ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
Meridian Monument
monument ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
Meridian Line
Attraction ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
RMS Titanic
monument ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
Ordnance Survey Obelisk
monument ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
Tathwell War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
The Crown & Dolphin
monument ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
Spider Bench
Attraction ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
The Bull Hotel
monument ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
The Guard House
monument ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
The King's Buttery
monument ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
Ray Ward memorial
monument ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
GMT Monument Orwell
monument ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
Meridian Marker
monument ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
The Equerries
monument ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
PALACE
monument ·
on the route
245,8 km
62%
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 396.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Greenwich Meridian Trail takes approximately 98h 38min 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.