Greenwich Meridian Trail
Newham, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Newham, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 18.6 mi (29.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 692 ft (211 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 20 min
- High point
- 292 ft (89 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Cornish Rebellion 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Emergency phone 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Shelter: Strologo Shelter 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Cherry Blossom Avenue 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Visitor center 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Greenwich Meridian 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Camera Obscura 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Thomas Bouldon Thompson Memorial 2 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Historic site: John Simpson Memorial 2 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Royal Navy Memorial 2 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Sir Walter Raleigh 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Historic site: New Zealand War Memorial 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.5 mi (4 km) from start
- Historic site: SS Great Eastern Slipway 3.1 mi (5 km) from start
- Shelter 3.1 mi (5 km) from start
- Shelter 4 mi (6.5 km) from start
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Questions about Greenwich Meridian Trail
How long is Greenwich Meridian Trail?
Greenwich Meridian Trail is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 20 min. It climbs 692 ft (211 m) in total, up to a high point of 292 ft (89 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?
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 1.4 mi (2.2 km), 1.5 mi (2.4 km), 1.8 mi (2.9 km), 2.1 mi (3.4 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 1.2 mi (1.9 km), 1.4 mi (2.3 km), 1.5 mi (2.5 km).
Is Greenwich Meridian Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (43% under trees).
What can you do on Greenwich Meridian Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Greenwich Meridian Trail?
Maggie's, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Kiki & Miumiu, 0 mi (0 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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