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South East England

Windsor Castle – The Long Walk loop from Windsor and Eton Central

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South East England

Windsor Castle – The Long Walk loop from Windsor and Eton Central

Hard

5.0

(1)

590

runners

Windsor Castle – The Long Walk loop from Windsor and Eton Central

02:08

20.4km

150m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.02 km for 250 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 8.33 km for 925 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 9.53 km for 810 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 10.6 km for 341 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 12.0 km for 250 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 12.2 km for 481 m

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

261 m

Windsor Pavement Clock

Highlight • Monument

In the 1950's, a pavement clock was installed near here, by the jeweller and clockmaker Sir Cyril Dyson (clockmaker for the Queen), just outside his business. That clock received considerable attention over the years, but was removed sometime in the mid-to-late 1980s, "for maintenance". and its whereabouts are no longer known. A newspaper article published to document the installation of the replacement pavement clock indicated Cllr Rayner, (a lead member for highways and street care in Windsor and Maidenhead), said: "the whereabouts of the original clock is unknown".

The pavement clock was not replaced until 28 January 2011. On that date, a replacement clock was unveiled by Mayor Cllr Catherine Bursnall at an official ceremony, when it was also announced that a TIME CAPSULE had been placed under the replacement clock, and to quote, Cllr Rayner said: "In 50 years' time when they have to maintain the clock for the first time they'll see what Windsor life was like in 2010 and 2011."

It is thought that the pavement clock is the only one in Britain.
staging.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMN2QA_Pavement_Clock_Windsor_Berkshire_UK

Pavement clock for passers-by at Windsor, Berkshire.

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2

306 m

Windsor Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Perhaps the most famous castle in the UK, Windsor Castle is known for its ties to the royal family and its stunning architecture.

Built in the 11th century, the castle has been used as a royal palace since its construction. It is often said to be the Queen's favourite royal residence.

The castle is open from 10am - 5pm (last admission is 4pm). Tickets cost £23.50. More information: rct.uk/visit/windsor-castle

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3

437 m

Windsor Guildhall

Highlight • Monument

The Windsor Guildhall is the town hall of the town of Windsor, in the English county of Berkshire. It is situated in the High Street, about 100 metres from Castle Hill, which leads to the main public entrance to Windsor Castle. It is a Grade I listed building.
The Borough of Windsor possessed a guildhall from early times. A deed of 1369, now in the possession of Eton College, refers to the "gildaule", and a charter of 1439 states that "pleas happening in the said borough...shall be pleaded and holden in the Guildhall there, before the mayor and bailiffs for the time being". Norden's map of 1607 shows a market house in the location of the present Guildhall: the main part of it is raised on wooden pillars to allow the space beneath to be used as a covered corn market.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windsor_Guildhall

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4

4.59 km

View of Windsor Castle and the Long Walk

Highlight • Historical Site

5

5.71 km

Royal Lodge Entrance, Windsor Great Park

Highlight • Monument

Pink building entrance gateway makes a nice photo

Tip by

9.00 km

Johnson's Pond

Lake

14.9 km

Albert Plantation

Forest

8

17.5 km

Deer in Windsor Great Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

19.7 km

Windsor Castle Back Gates and Start of the Long Walk

Highlight • Historical Site

A royal residence, Windsor Castle is a world famous, iconic building. Whilst the castle itself is extraordinary and well worth visiting, the view from the back gates is truly phenomenal. Windsor Great Park begins here and encompasses 4,992 acres (2,020 ha) of exquisite grounds.

From the castle's back gates, the Long Walk begins, stretching south into the Great Park. Gazing down its 3-mile span (4.8 km) is quite an experience.

Tip by

10

19.8 km

The Long Walk

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of Windsor Castle and the surroundings. For training also a nice down- % upslope for intervals.

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B

20.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

1.03 km

626 m

428 m

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

1.16 km

428 m

356 m

262 m

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