The Long Walk Reviews Summary

Scenery and Views

Pros:

• "The top of snow hill affords excellent views back down toward Windsor castle and the wider area."
• "Stunning elevated views of the surrounding countryside all the way out to Heathrow Airport and beyond on a clear day."
• "From Snow Hill there is an excellent view of the Walk and Castle."
• "When you reach the copper horse you have a great view to look back on over Windsor."
• "The view towards the castle is a photo opportunity for every person that visits."
• "Fantastic views and is paved the whole length."
• "It took me hours to complete starting from Windsor Castle and reaching a small garden at the end with statues inside."
• "The walk back to Windsor Castle is equally stunning."

Cons:

• "No benches to sit around, in general the park has a lot potential for people to enjoy the time in the nature, but looks quite empty."
• "This is a long, green, refreshing walk at a picturesque location. Uncluttered by buildings, shops and other eyesores."
• "The only thing you have to be careful of are the occasional bits of horse pooh littering the path."
• "It's a straight road with trees on both sides. It isn't even scenic."

Wildlife and Nature

Pros:

• "Plenty of green spaces and monuments to see around the area. If you're lucky you may see deers too."
• "Besides the deer we saw some beautiful dark brown cows, grouse and bats when it turned dark."
• "The deers were a treat! I didn’t expect to see so many of them."
• "If you are lucky, you can spot the native wild deer in the park."
• "It's a deer park so you often see deer and they seem to be quite undisturbed by people now as long as you keep your distance."
• "There is a good view of Windsor Castle if you reach the statue of King George."
• "Red deer are easily spotted, they roam freely in the deer park enclosure."
• "The view in both directions is stunning. Lots of people watching opportunities."

Cons:

• "It was scary walking back in the dark as it is rutting season and I really didn’t fancy my chances trying to escape the many stags which were chasing everything in sight."
• "The only thing that spoils it is the sound of the planes constantly flying over head to land at Heathrow airport."
• "The long walk is a beautiful walk yesterday my 4 y.o daughter fell near copper horse and badly hurt her knees."
• "You'll be walking on tarmac mostly so shouldn't be an issue for disabled person or children with trolley."

Accessibility and Facilities

Pros:

• "The path is well paved and fairly level so suitable for wheelchairs."
• "No facilities on the Long Walk itself, but many options up at the Cambridge Gate (Castle) end itself."
• "If you are driving for a visit you can park on Windsor great park open air car park."
• "It's a smooth tarmac surface all the way up, or you can walk on the grass if you prefer."

Cons:

• "Exactly what it says - a long walk (with no benches)."
• "There's no toilet around that I can see so plan your trip before going here."
• "Not many benches or seats along the way, and no drinking fountains or toilet either."
• "There are no seats so if you get tired then you'll have to sit on the grass."

Overall Experience

Pros:

• "A world class view, with Windsor, the magnificent castle, and the river at one end and the wonderful Great Park at the other."
• "It's a fantastic place to go for a walk with the pram and it's nice that it has a natural breaking points."
• "What can I say, its a long walk, amazing views of the castle and really nice shaded areas under the trees."
• "Always a great all weather walk 2.6 miles long. Now looking very brown after the hot spell and drought."

Cons:

• "It's a beautiful experience for people that strive to get into conversations and walking. There is lots of nature that I've never seen anywhere before."
• "We went here twice, because as on the first day after cycling 10 miles to get there, there was a sign saying no cycling or pushing."
• "If you're not afraid of walking, this the place to enjoy natural beauty. Worth visiting deer Park."
• "A lovely walk, especially in the sunshine and deceptively long! You can definitely feel how long it is on the way back."