Angel — Highbury & Islington Station

Anghig two
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By rosy_he***@hotmail.co.uk on 25 Sep 2021

Distance

2km/1mi

Ascent

14m

Descent

18m

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Description

Mostly on quieter residential streets, including long sections of traffic-free paths through the intermittent parks following the route of the New River (underground at this point)

Mostly on quieter residential streets, including long sections of traffic-free paths through the intermittent parks following the route of the New River (underground at this point)

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Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 4

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Grade 1: Entirely smooth and compacted surfaces.
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.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
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)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
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)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey 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.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not 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)
Not 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?

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)
Present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

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

The narrowest part of the path is 100.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 2.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 2.0% (1)

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (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.

60.0% of the route is on roads (1)

100.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

100.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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1X August 2022 by Strider
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Start and end points

Angel
Grid Ref TQ3147083235
Lat / Lon 51.53272° / -0.10595°
Easting / Northing 531,470E / 183,235N
What3Words living.tried.slips
Highbury & Islington Station
Grid Ref TQ3161784734
Lat / Lon 51.54616° / -0.10328°
Easting / Northing 531,617E / 184,734N
What3Words royal.lied.taking

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reviews

Ken

18 Aug 2024 Summer
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I’m sure it’s accurately plotted so I hold up my hand that in places I failed to follow it. A great walk for a first time visitor, not to London, but to this area so my head was on constant swivel to take in all the sights.

The narrow strip of garden along the course of the New River was great and brought back memories of boating on the River Lee at Ware where I saw the Amwell Spring. I strayed from Colebrook Row in front of a terrace of attractive houses but had to backtrack as there was no way out. The next point of interest (POI) was a crane to the basement of a house recently refurbished as dwelling with workspace.

Hitting the main road a pub had a good floral display. I should have crossed the road but failure to do so gave me a sight of a mural of Gandhi. Leave the main road here to walk through a rock garden again the line of the New River.

From the end of this delightful path it’s Canonbury Road to Highbury and Islington station which appears to have had a rename since 1904.

A great walk, thanks.

Strider

11 Aug 2022 Summer
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I walked from Angel to Highbury.
A surprisingly delightful walk for an inner city route.
It threads through linear parks and quiet terrace roads with large street trees (planes). Lots of cool shade on a hot, cloudless, sunny morning. Busy roads beginning and end of the route with shops pubs and cafes.
There are steps (see picture) but these can be wheeled around.

Mtormey

06 May 2022 Spring
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Seeing as Anghig one is already verified, I walked this route instead. I was not at all disappointed. It's essentially in three parts.

There's some neighbourhood and High Street walking on the southern end that's perfectly pleasant; there's some lovely park walking in the middle stretch; finally, there's perfectly fine pavement walking up to Highbury & Islington Station.

I have no complaints. This is a solid route. Full marks!.

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Ascent

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Descent

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