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Middlesex Greenway

Surrey, England

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Trail length

73.8 km

Time

~4 days

Elevation Gain

701 m

Hike Type

Multi-Day

What to expect?

bridges
canyons
wheelchair-friendly
rivers
scenic-views
lakes

Activity types

nature-trips

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to hike the Middlesex Greenway?

The Middlesex Greenway is 73.85 km long with 701 m of total ascent, and the usual completion time is about 4 days. HiiKER also breaks it into four stages of roughly 17.0 km, 23.9 km, 21.5 km, and 11.6 km, which makes it manageable as a short multi-day walk.

Where does the Middlesex Greenway start and finish?

The Middlesex Greenway starts in Runnymede, Surrey, near TW18 4TW, and follows the edge of historic Middlesex north and east. The staged route begins near Staines and finishes near Enfield Lock, with the final stage ending around EN3 6YA.

Is the Middlesex Greenway an easy walk?

Yes. The Middlesex Greenway is graded Easy, which fits its 73.85 km distance spread over several days and a modest 701 m of climbing overall. The route is better suited to steady long-distance walking than steep hill hiking, with the biggest single-stage ascent listed at 307 m on stage 2.

Can the Middlesex Greenway be walked in sections?

Yes. The Middlesex Greenway is commonly split into four stages, with distances of 17.0 km, 23.9 km, 21.5 km, and 11.6 km. That makes it practical for day walks as well as a full multi-day trip, especially around stage endpoints such as UB8 2XW, HA7 4NN, N21 1RS, and EN3 6YA.

What kind of scenery and trail features are on the Middlesex Greenway?

The Middlesex Greenway combines urban-edge walking with waterside and open-space sections. Notable features on the route include rivers, lakes, bridges, scenic views, Staines Moor, King George VI Reservoir, the River Colne, and Harmondsworth, giving the trail a mix of green corridors and built-up surroundings.

Is the Middlesex Greenway wheelchair friendly?

The Middlesex Greenway is listed as wheelchair-friendly, which suggests there are accessible surfaces or sections along the route. Even so, it is a 73.85 km multi-day trail with varied terrain and road or path connections, so accessibility can differ from one section to the next.

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