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
13,1 km from Peacehaven, East Sussex to Sand le Mere, East Yorkshire through urban area.
Peacehaven, East Sussex
→
Sand le Mere, East Yorkshire
linear
13,1km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
6× monument
Ray Ward memorial
monument ·
on the route
13,1 km
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Sidney Frank Godley
monument ·
on the route
13,1 km
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East Grinstead WWII Memorial
monument ·
25 m off route
13,1 km
100%
East Grinstead Martyrs
monument ·
64 m off route
13,1 km
100%
Sir Archibald McIndoe
monument ·
92 m off route
13,1 km
100%
Whitehall Cinema
monument ·
289 m off route
13,1 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 13.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Greenwich Meridian Trail takes approximately 3h 16min 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 moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Greenwich Meridian Trail is maintained and managed by Graham & Hilda Heap.