Description
A bike friendly route between Abingdon and Didcot
A bike friendly route between Abingdon and Didcot
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (3)
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Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles. 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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Measurements
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The narrowest part of the path is 100.0cm (1)
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: Very clear (1)
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Terrain
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20.0% of the route is on roads (1)
15.0% of the route is lit at night (1)
95.0% of the route is paved (1)
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Start and end points
Abingdon
Grid Ref
SU4979097050
Lat / Lon
51.67003° / -1.28141°
Easting / Northing
449,790E / 197,050N
What3Words
coins.rent.fines
Didcot
Grid Ref
SU5251690502
Lat / Lon
51.61091° / -1.24298°
Easting / Northing
452,516E / 190,502N
What3Words
exacts.factor.encroach
Abingdon | |
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Grid Ref | SU4979097050 |
Lat / Lon | 51.67003° / -1.28141° |
Easting / Northing | 449,790E / 197,050N |
What3Words | coins.rent.fines |
Didcot | |
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Grid Ref | SU5251690502 |
Lat / Lon | 51.61091° / -1.24298° |
Easting / Northing | 452,516E / 190,502N |
What3Words | exacts.factor.encroach |
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reviews
Sarah_Sarah29
13 Nov 2022I did this route in reverse, so started at Didcot Parkway station and headed for Abingdon. I know the area pretty well, but have never walked some of it (too used to driving through!) so made this my first ever Slow Way after planning to do one before the year is out.
It’s along a national cycle way (the Hanson Way) so the ground is mostly tarmac or concrete. As it was a beautiful autumn afternoon, I was passed a few times by cyclists, a runner, and a lady on a mobility scooter, so it’s fairly popular in parts and a very accessible route. It’s also fairly flat, with only one significant slope over the railway just as you pass the station car park.
In terms of sights along the way, if industrial estates and power stations are your thing then it’s perfect. Seriously though, Sutton Courtenay is pretty in parts and there were lots of squirrels and birds to accompany me on my way. As you come along the track on the eastern side of the power station, you can see the hills of Wittenham Clumps in the distance. Once you reach Abingdon, you have a nice walk up by the river into town.
The route is quite isolated in places, but fine to walk in the daytime. I’d be quite happy on a bike but wouldn’t walk it after dusk. If you want a more picturesque route and are walking, I’d recommend AbiDid1, but this was a good starting route for me.
Martin McGovern
24 Jan 2022I can't add a lot to the thorough review from Martin Ellis. This route was added as a cycle-friendly one; consequently, it's pretty friendly for wheels generally, but if you prefer being away from cycles, and are happy to deal with mud, abidid one is a better bet. Signage is also pretty good - just follow National Cycle Route 5.
My journey was in January, and consequently, perhaps the route was quieter this time, both in terms of cycles and people). Partly because of the time of year, my pictures aren't as appealing as those already uploaded. But I have included a rather strange sign in Sutton Courtney, and a picture of a dogwood forest, distinguishable by its red bark.
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Martin Ellis
05 Aug 2021Abingdon to Didcot (Abidid 2) review.
A Slow Way which follows the Hanson Way cycle route. The tarmacked path is wide and well maintained.
There is a short amount of street walking by the Thames to leave Abingdon (Photos 1 & 2). The cycle route then runs south to Sutton Courtney, along Peek-O-Day Lane (Photo 3).
The route skirts south of Sutton Courtney with some road walking (Photo 4); but it is only a short detour into the village proper, and the George and Dragon pub. The nearby churchyard has the graves of H.H. Asquith and George Orwell (Eric Arthur Blair).
The cycle way weaves through countryside and around the perimeter of Didcot Power Station (Photos 5 & 6). There is then some street walking to Didcot Station.
This Slow Way route was certainly easy to follow and the pavements and tarmacked cycles paths made it readily accessible. Unfortunately, I had to mark it down somewhat, as I found having to be constantly vigilant for cyclists detracted from my enjoyment.
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