Greenwich Meridian Trail
East Sussex, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in East Sussex, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 21.8 mi (35.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,663 ft (507 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 55 min
- High point
- 436 ft (133 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Stud Farm Campsite 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Attraction: Spider Bench 3.7 mi (6 km) from start
- Peak: Mill Hill 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Meridian Line 4.4 mi (7 km) from start
- Historic site: The Priory of St Pancras 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Battle of Lewes Memorial 8 mi (12.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from start
- Historic site: War Memorial 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Thomas Paine 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Lewes Castle - Barbican gate 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Lewes Castle - Shell Keep 8.5 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Lewes Castle 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Pipe Passage 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Thomas Matthew 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from start
- Historic site: 1 Keere Street 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Snellings Mill 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Greenwich Meridian 9 mi (14.4 km) from start
- Shelter 11 mi (17.7 km) from start
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Questions about Greenwich Meridian Trail
How long is Greenwich Meridian Trail?
Greenwich Meridian Trail is 21.8 mi (35.2 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 55 min. It climbs 1,663 ft (507 m) in total, up to a high point of 436 ft (133 m).
How hard is Greenwich Meridian Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Greenwich Meridian Trail?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Greenwich Meridian Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 2.3 mi (3.7 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 8.2 mi (13.3 km), 8.3 mi (13.4 km), 8.9 mi (14.3 km).
Is Greenwich Meridian Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (30% under trees).
What can you do on Greenwich Meridian Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Greenwich Meridian Trail?
Big Mouths, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Your Daily Needs, 0.1 mi (0.2 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Greenwich Meridian Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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