Runnymede Magna Carta & Air Forces Memorial
A beautiful and surprisingly peaceful route around Runnymede, outer London taking in parts of the river Thames and finishing at the Air Forces Memorial. Runnymede of course is famous as the site where the Magna Carta was sealed by King John over 800 years ago. Today however the area also holds many sculptures and memorials from JFK and the "Writ in Water" to the Allied Air Forces memorial at the top of the hill offering wonderful views across South London.
Summary
- Dog friendly
- Parking
- Cafe
- Pub
- River walk
- Forest/woodland
- Family friendly
- Toilet
- Potential livestock
- Castle/palace
- Park
- National Trust
- Art/sculptures
- Wildflowers/gardens
- Wildlife spotting
- Historic site
- Great for running
- Starting AddressCoopers Hill Car Park, Cooper's Hill Lane, Englefield Green, Egham, UK
The fuel stop
- Fuel Type Cafe
- Location on Route Approx 2km in
- Address Magna Carta Tea Room, Windsor Road, Englefield Green, Egham, UK
Other Fueling Options
- The Runnymede Cafe5k in
Route Locations on Instagram
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I'm at Runnymede National Trust, today and for most of August creating three 24ft tall sculptures. Come and see them being created ...
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Having a bounce in the long grass runnymedent on the evening walk.
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Half term Cooper's Hill walk
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Sharing love today for Runnymede National Trust Runnymede and Ankerwycke NT
Did you know that Over 800 years ago on 15 June 1215 Runnymede became the birthplace of modern democracy as it witnessed King John's historic sealing of Magna CartaRunnymede is also home to memorials in honour of John F. Kennedy and the Commonwealth Air Forces, as well as a unique installation by artists Hew Locke and Mark Wallinger.
On the other side of the Thames are more hidden gems inc the ruins of a Benedictine priory and the National Trust's oldest tree, a 2,500-year-old Yew and its here where Henry VIII was rumoured to have courted Anne Boleyn. Why not take a picnic and chill along the banks of the thames and take it all in.
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A few places to visit around Surrey offering a tranquil space to read stories and help contemplate what remembrance means.
- Brookwood Military Cemetery
- Langley Vale Centenary Wood
- Air Forces Memorial
I've also included a pic at the end of the war memorial on Blackheath Common.
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Have you ever visited the Runnymede Air Forces Memorial before?
The memorial remembers 20,000 airmen and women who sacrificed their lives during the Second World War. It is a peaceful, moving and thought provoking place which is certainly a place for reflection, thought and education.
During your visit you will see names engraved in the walls of the airmen and women, coats of arms on the ceilings plus photo and floral tributes. You can go onto the tower at the top of the memorial and look at the stunning views overlooking Windsor, The River Thames and Heathrow.
You can either walk up to the Runnymede Airforces Memorial from the Runnymede National Trust, it’s a good walk which is up through a woodland so not buggy friendly. For details of the walk see the link in bio.
Alternatively, there is a small public car park just down the road from the memorial on Cooper’s Hill. The memorial is free of charge to visit.
It’s worth noting The Commonwealth War Graves website currently says ‘from 21/09/22 electrical installation works will be taking place at Runnymede. The works are estimated to take 6 weeks and will mean that areas of the memorial will not be accessible during this period’.
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This lovely Autumnal weather is perfect for walking. Took a wander through Cooper’s Hill woods in Surrey at the weekend. Beautiful place, and due to the way the landscape is managed,a glimpse of what old England might have looked like.
Also tying in a walk themed post for World Mental Health day. I’ve found walking for wellness to be so helpful and would encourage anyone to get out walking. I never regret time outdoors!
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