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Virginia Water loop
01:53
7.33km
30m
Hiking
The Virginia Water loop offers a picturesque hiking experience, blending natural beauty with historical landmarks. This moderate 4.6-mile (7.3 km) hike, with only 99 feet (30 metres) of elevation gain, typically takes around 1 hour and 52 minutes to complete. As you hike, you'll enjoy expansive lakeside views of Virginia…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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After 3.24 km for 71 m
After 3.96 km for 92 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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990 m
Totem Pole in Windsor Great Park
Highlight • Monument
A gift to HM the Queen from the people of Canada in 1958, this 100 foot Totem Pole was carved by master craftsman Chief Mungo Martin of the Kwakiutl Federation.
thamesweb.co.uk/windsor/info/totem.html
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4.66 km
Five Arch Bridge, Virginia Water Lake
Highlight • Bridge
virginiawater.org.uk/scr/histlist.php?locid=&bid=15
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6.25 km
Leptis Magna Ruins at Virginia Water
Highlight • Historical Site
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6.78 km
The Cascade Waterfall, Windsor Great Park
Highlight • Waterfall
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7.19 km
Virginia Water Lake Pavilion
Highlight • Cafe
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7.33 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.62 km
382 m
181 m
136 m
Surfaces
3.88 km
2.51 km
626 m
256 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Trail Reviews
It's a beautiful walk around the lake of, what was once, a Royal pleasure garden. Very easy and unchallenging as all flat and on solid, dry paths and roads. As you'd expect from a royal park / garden it's all very well landscaped and beautifully put together. You do have to pay for parking though, which was about £9.5 for the 4 hours i was there. Overall I really enjoyed the place and would go back again.
Mostly flat amble around the lake on paths suitable for rugged pushchairs. Okay for trainers & shorts, as there are no overhanging nasties. £6.30 for 2 hours' parking though - the Northerner in me was weeping.
Another lovely walk with the Adventure Queens Surrey Group. We even had our first picnic of the season too 🧺