Greenwich Meridian Trail
Essex, United Kingdom
Out-and-back trail in Essex, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 19.4 mi (31.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 617 ft (188 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 35 min
- High point
- 341 ft (104 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Peak: Lippitts Hill 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Emergency phone 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Greenwich Meridian Line 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from start
- Historic site: King Harold II 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from start
- Visitor center: Waltham Abbey Tourist Information Centre 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Historical Fountain spring 10.5 mi (17 km) from start
- Historic site: Abbey Cloister 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Waltham Abbey Gatehouse 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Greenwich Meridian Trail
How long is Greenwich Meridian Trail?
Greenwich Meridian Trail is 19.4 mi (31.2 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 35 min. It climbs 617 ft (188 m) in total, up to a high point of 341 ft (104 m).
How hard is Greenwich Meridian Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Greenwich Meridian Trail?
17 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Greenwich Meridian Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 0.7 mi (1.1 km). Toilets: 10.4 mi (16.8 km).
Is Greenwich Meridian Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (46% under trees).
What can you do on Greenwich Meridian Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Greenwich Meridian Trail?
The Owl, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Buckhurst Hill Store, 1.8 mi (2.9 km).
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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