The Runnymede Art & Memorials Trail

Walks, England, Surrey, Runnymede
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The Runnymede Art & Memorials Trail

Egham, Surrey

by mtormey

  • 2 hours / 6km
  • 72

The Runnymede area is a beautiful collection of riverside, meadow and woodland paths. Combine this with memorials and art, finish at a pub.

  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • Parking
  • History
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for The Runnymede Art & Memorials Trail
  1. Welcome to Egham Station. Our walk begins here, where you can catch Southwestern Railway trains between London Waterloo and Reading.

    Step 1: Welcome to Egham Station. Our walk begins here, where you can catch Southwestern Railway trains between London Waterloo and Reading.

  2. Step 2: On this walk, we'll be exploring the Runnymede National Trust site. It can be muddy in the winter, so wear comfortable waterproof shoes.

  3. When you're ready, let's head out! Exit through the ticket barriers and head over to the main road, Station Road. Turn right.

    Step 3: When you're ready, let's head out! Exit through the ticket barriers and head over to the main road, Station Road. Turn right.

  4. Follow Station Road until the pedestrian light at Church Road. Cross over the road when safe to do so. Continue ahead.

    Step 4: Follow Station Road until the pedestrian light at Church Road. Cross over the road when safe to do so. Continue ahead.

  5. Pass straight through the pedestrianised plaza, walking towards the gorgeous Old Bank building straight ahead.

    Step 5: Pass straight through the pedestrianised plaza, walking towards the gorgeous Old Bank building straight ahead.

  6. Step 6: Stop to admire the bank building. Thomas Ashby opened a bank in Staines in 1796 and a branch in Egham in 1866. Ornate engravings on the building show the dates of the Ashby bank's founding (1796) and a rebuild date of 1896.

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