The Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail is a long distance path, designed to link places associated with these and other events in our history, and how they would form a blue-print for the world we know today. I'm not really an historian or a walker, but through a few other projects I have been involved with, I thought this would be something interesting to do. The path is 64 miles long.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 102.67 km -
Calculated time: 5 days -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Return to departure point: No -
Vertical gain: + 182 m -
Vertical drop: - 193 m -
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Highest point: 87 m -
Lowest point: 4 m
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District: Wraysbury -
Start: N 51.457741° / W 0.541989° -
End: N 51.403639° / W 0.339624° -
Step by step walk
This walk needs several days, find the details below:
Useful Information
The path is divided into 5 sections varying from 11.1 to 14.75 miles. The route instructions can be printed off as a whole or as an addition to each section.
At some places along the path, there are small diversions, away from the main route, to visit places I believe to be relevant. I have included these as options and give instructions and maps, but it is your choice if you decide to use them or not.
Overall, the route is mainly flat and easy underfoot. Though in some places, especially the second visit to Runnymede and the descent of Coopers Hill, take great care when wet. Ensure at all times you put your own and others safety first. Study the weather forecast and dress appropriately, yet always be prepared for any circumstances. Let friends and family know what you are doing and stay in contact with them for updates on your progress. If by chance you pass through a field with animals (I didn't come across any), then avoid walking between livestock and their young.
More details : https://sites.google.com/site/thefreedom...
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
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Wraysbury Station to Datchet Station
Walker 21.18 km
+5 m
-4 m
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Wraysbury (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
The first section of the walk starts at Wraysbury station. It is 13.15 miles and takes in Wraysbury, Ankerwycke, Church Lammas, St Mary's Church, Duncroft Manor, Staines Moor, central Staines-upon-Thames, Staines riverside, The Hythe, Thames Path, Runnymede, Old Windsor and Datchet.
Runnymede
Walker 3.49 km
+65 m
-65 m
1h 10
Moderate
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Visit of Runnymede National Trust to see the Magna Carta monument. Dog friendly walk.
Staines-upon-Thames to Windsor & Eton Riverside Station
Walker 16.96 km
+112 m
-96 m
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Borough of Spelthorne (Surrey)
Mostly towpath and parkland, there is a lot to see on this stage, so start early. The route crosses Staines Bridge, then follows the Thames before crossing the road at Runnymede.
Englefield Green to Walton-on-Thames
Walker 21.48 km
+30 m
-85 m
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Borough of Runnymede (Surrey)
This section of our walk starts at Englefield Green. It is 13.35 miles long and takes in Englefield Green, Runnymede Memorials, Egham, The Causeway, Staines Riverside, the Thames Path, Laleham, Chertsey Bridge, Shepperton Riverside, Shepperton Ferry, Desborough Cut, Walton Bridge and Walton-on-Thames.
Datchet Station to Windsor & Eton Riverside
Walker 23.73 km
+9 m
-3 m
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Datchet (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
This section of our walk starts at Datchet Railway Station. It is 14.75 miles and takes in Datchet Village, the Jubilee River, Dorney, Maidenhead Riverside, Dorney Lake, Boveney, the Thames Path, Eton High Street and Windsor Bridge. It is the longest of the five sections, but is flat and easy to follow.
Windsor to Sandhurst, Thames Valley circular walk
Walker 27.59 km
+200 m
-161 m
8h 25
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
The 1rst sections of this walk follow The Three Castles Path, a long distance route inspired by the 13th century journeys undertaken by King John between his castles at Windsor, Odiham and Winchester
Thames Valley Circular Walk
Walker 201.72 km
+1,693 m
-1,708 m
9 days
Easy
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
This circular long distance path has access points that are easily reached by train from London, Reading and adjoining stations. If time is limited it can be walked in sections at weekends and bank holidays with one or two overnight stops.
The walk passes through a variety of beautiful countryside including river valleys, chalk downland, coniferous forests, rare heath, and beech woods that are carpeted with bluebells in spring.
Windsor & Eton Riverside to Englefield Green
Walker 18.39 km
+111 m
-72 m
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
This section of our walk starts is 11.4 miles. It starts at Windsor & Eton Riverside Station and takes in Windsor Castle, The Long Walk, Windsor Great Park, Three Castles Path, Virginia Water, Valley Gardens, Savill Garden and Englefield Green.
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