The Freedom Trail

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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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 102.67 km
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    Average duration: 5 days 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 190 m
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    Descent: - 201 m
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    Highest point: 88 m
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    Lowest point: 4 m

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

  1. S

    Wraysbury Station to Datchet Station

    ↔21.18 km ↗6 m ↘4 m
    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.
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  2. 2

    Datchet Station to Windsor & Eton Riverside

    ↔23.73 km ↗10 m ↘10 m
    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.
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  3. 3

    Windsor & Eton Riverside to Englefield Green

    ↔18.39 km ↗120 m ↘70 m
    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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  4. 4

    Englefield Green to Walton-on-Thames

    ↔21.48 km ↗43 m ↘97 m
    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.
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  5. E

    Walton-on-Thames to Hampton Court Palace

    ↔17.86 km ↗9 m ↘19 m
    The last section of our walk starts is 11.1 miles. It starts at St Mary's Church at Walton-on-Thames and takes in the Thames Path, Hurst Park, Hampton Ferry, Hampton Village, Bushy Park, Hampton Wick, Kingston-upon-Thames and follows the Thames Path upstream to finish at Hampton Court Palace.
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Notes

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 be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

Other walks in the area

Walking Wraysbury Station to Datchet Station

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↔21.18 km ↗+6 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.

Walking Runnymede

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Runnymede
↔3.49 km ↗+64 m ↘-68 m ◔1h 10 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Borough of Runnymede (Surrey)
Visit of Runnymede National Trust to see the Magna Carta monument. Dog friendly walk.

Walking Staines-upon-Thames to Windsor & Eton Riverside Station

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↔16.96 km ↗+103 m ↘-95 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.

Walking Englefield Green to Walton-on-Thames

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↔21.48 km ↗+43 m ↘-97 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.

Walking Datchet Station to Windsor & Eton Riverside

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↔23.73 km ↗+10 m ↘-10 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.

Walking Windsor to Bourne End

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↔18.11 km ↗+13 m ↘-24 m ◔5h 15 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
The first stage starts at Windsor Castle, passing over the River Thames to Eton, then follows the Jubilee River to near Maidenhead, where it picks up the Thames Path national trail to Bourne End. At this point, continue on stage two to High Wycombe.Alternatively, there is a regular bus service (37) back to Windsor, or take the train to Maidenhead for Great Western and Elizabeth Line services.

Walking Windsor Castle to Chequers

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↔44.48 km ↗+390 m ↘-328 m ◔3 days ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
In September 2025, the President of the United States of America made a state visit to Britain, staying at Windsor Castle as guest of the King, then travelling to meet the Prime Minister at Chequers, the official country residence. It’s 20 miles as the helicopter flies from Windsor to Chequers; this is a 25 miles walking route between the two.

Walking Windsor to Sandhurst, Thames Valley

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↔27.59 km ↗+197 m ↘-158 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

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