Windsor Long walk from Snow Hill, Berks
Windsor Castle at the far end,
The Long Walk starts at Windsor Castle (Cambridge Gate) travels in a straight level tree lined avenue to the foot of the statue of King George III (The Copper Horse) on Snow Hill.
Created by King Charles II in 1682-85, this tree-lined avenue stretches almost 2.5 miles down to the ancient fortress of Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.
The initial work included the buying up of land to connect Windsor Castle to Windsor Great Park and the purchase of 1,864 young Elm trees.
At the highest point, standing over the iconic view, is the famous Copper Horse statue depicting King George III. It was erected in 1831 to commemorate the King’s significant contribution to Windsor Great Park.
Windsor Long walk from Snow Hill, Berks
Windsor Castle at the far end,
The Long Walk starts at Windsor Castle (Cambridge Gate) travels in a straight level tree lined avenue to the foot of the statue of King George III (The Copper Horse) on Snow Hill.
Created by King Charles II in 1682-85, this tree-lined avenue stretches almost 2.5 miles down to the ancient fortress of Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.
The initial work included the buying up of land to connect Windsor Castle to Windsor Great Park and the purchase of 1,864 young Elm trees.
At the highest point, standing over the iconic view, is the famous Copper Horse statue depicting King George III. It was erected in 1831 to commemorate the King’s significant contribution to Windsor Great Park.