AbingdonDidcot

Abidid one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

10km/6mi

Ascent

51m

Descent

48m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Abingdon and Didcot.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Abingdon and Didcot.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

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Surveys

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Description Note
Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

Narrowest part of path: no data

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

10.0% of the route is on roads (1)

10.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

40.0% of the route is paved (1)

50.0% of the route is muddy (1)

10.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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4X January 2022 by Martin McGovern
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Abingdon
Grid Ref SU4979097050
Lat / Lon 51.67003° / -1.28141°
Easting / Northing 449,790E / 197,050N
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Didcot
Grid Ref SU5251690502
Lat / Lon 51.61091° / -1.24298°
Easting / Northing 452,516E / 190,502N
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Abidid One's land is

Arable 23.5%
Other 19.2%
Pasture 23.9%
Urban 33.1%
Water 0.3%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Martin McGovern

01 Jan 2022 Winter

Not a lot to add to the two very thorough reviews so far. I can confirm that the route is muddy in winter. The Didcot end, as has been noted, passes through a more industrial landscape - I quite like this sort of thing, but I accept it isn't for everyone. It certainly provides quite a contrast with the riverside and village sections further north - and is predominantly paved, which was useful given the muddy conditions.
Also, I started at the Didcot end. As you walk northward along Church Street in Sutton Courtney, the gpx file is slightly indistinct - you need follow the bend round, and take the footpath that runs northward opposite the pub called The Fish.


Martin Ellis

05 Aug 2021 Summer

Abingdon to Didcot (Abidid 1) review.

A pleasant Slow Way which follows the Thames from Abingdon, then leaves it at Culham Lock to visit Sutton Courtenay, and finally takes a bridleway into Didcot.

The route begins by crossing Abingdon bridge and heads south along the Thames Path (Photos 1 & 2). The route leaves the river at the Old Culham Bridge to follow a road to Culham Lock. It doesn’t add much to the route to instead continue along the towpath, so I’d suggest that option. In either case, it’s worth visiting the bridge: fought over for its strategic importance in the Civil War (Photo 3).

From Culham Lock (Photo 4), the route takes a bridleway and footpath (Photo 5) to skirt east of Sutton Courtenay. It’s only a short detour into the village, and the George and Dragon pub. The route goes by a churchyard, within which are the graves of H.H. Asquith and George Orwell (Eric Arthur Blair).

On leaving Sutton Courtenay, the footpath has a good view of Didcot Power Station (Photo 6), now missing its iconic water towers. The route then turns east down a bridleway, which I found to be rutted in places (Photo 7).

This route becomes a wide road past industrial sites: interesting from an engineering perspective, if not exactly picturesque! My walk was on a hot day, making the area rather dusty (Photo 8).

From there, it’s a walk south past a farm and then an industrial estate, followed by a street walk to Didcot Station.


Helenry

24 Jul 2021 Summer

Starting in Abingdon town centre, the route heads over the river and then onto the Thames Path which is peaceful, flat and easy-going here (although we did the route in summer and it might get a bit boggy in the winter months). After about 1.5km you meet Culham Old Bridge and the route takes you onto a pavement next to a road called The Burycroft which cuts off the corner of the Thames Path making the route more direct (alternatively, you could just keep following the Thames Path for a more scenic route by the river and fields). The route rejoins the Thames Path at the Culham Cut (photo 1) and then it is only a short distance before reaching Culham Lock (photos 2 and 3). Heading up and onto the road, carefully cross to the pavement on the other side and continue over Sutton Bridge. Once over the bridge, carefully cross back over the road onto the signposted public footpath and on towards Sutton Courtenay. There are a number of nice pubs in Sutton Courtenay which the route takes you past. At Sutton Courtenay, head onto Churchmere road and then onto the public footpath signposted on the right before you get to the lake. The path opens up and then you can see Didcot B power station in the distance (photo 4). At a junction of paths, head left. Even in summer the path was a bit muddy and rutted here. Eventually, you will come out onto a paved access road past a recycling plant and an asphalt plant (photo 5). This was pretty quiet at the weekend but might be busier during a weekday. After about 1.5km you'll meet Appleford level crossing. Bear right before the crossing and head past some fishing lakes and farm buildings. You'll end up at a roundabout by the A4130 with no pedestrian crossing so carefully cross the road onto an industrial estate down the road called 'Collett'. Keep going straight along the pavement and footpath (photo 6), continuing down past the sewage treatment works and towards the road. Cross the road and head round the corner, past the Didcot Parkway Station multistory car park entrance and over the railway bridge. Bear left along the main road and you'll meet Didcot Parkway Station after a short distance.

Highlights of the route are the Thames Path as you leave Abingdon, Culham Lock and the village of Sutton Courtenay.


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