Windsor, The Long walk
Louise, Lini
The Long Walk was commenced by Charles II from 1680-1685 by planting a double avenue of elm trees. The central carriage road was added by Queen Anne in 1710.
During the 17th century, avenue planting was at the height of fashion and The Long Walk boasted 2.5miles/4km of elm trees, inspired by the elm avenues of France.
Stretching between Windsor’s Cambridge Gate and Snow Hill (where stands Richard Westmacott’s statue of King George III, known as the Copper Horse), The Long Walk provided King Charles II perfect access to the Park from Windsor Castle, with The Long Walk passing into Windsor Great Park through ‘The Doubles Gates’.
Windsor, The Long walk
Louise, Lini
The Long Walk was commenced by Charles II from 1680-1685 by planting a double avenue of elm trees. The central carriage road was added by Queen Anne in 1710.
During the 17th century, avenue planting was at the height of fashion and The Long Walk boasted 2.5miles/4km of elm trees, inspired by the elm avenues of France.
Stretching between Windsor’s Cambridge Gate and Snow Hill (where stands Richard Westmacott’s statue of King George III, known as the Copper Horse), The Long Walk provided King Charles II perfect access to the Park from Windsor Castle, with The Long Walk passing into Windsor Great Park through ‘The Doubles Gates’.