Ashford (Spelthorne)Sunbury-on-Thames

Ashsun one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

5km/3mi

Ascent

9m

Descent

9m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Ashford (Spelthorne) and Sunbury-on-Thames.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Ashford (Spelthorne) and Sunbury-on-Thames.

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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

This route has been flagged (1 times) for reasons relating to safety.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 4

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3) Maybe (1)

Problems reported -  Safety (1)

Downloads - 7

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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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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Public toilet (0)
Wheelchair accessible toilet (0)
Supermarket (0)
Restaurant (0)
Vegan restaurant (0)
Accommodation (0)
Accommodation < £50 (0)
Campsite (0)
Bothy (0)
Free wifi (0)
Public phone (0)
Mobile phone coverage (0)
Train station (0)
Bench (0)
Picnic table (0)
Bus stop (0)
Ferry (0)

Challenges

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

Scrambling (0)
Wading (0)
Swimming (0)
Climbing (0)
Stepping stones (0)
Very slippery (0)
Very muddy (0)
Very icy (0)
Likely to flood (0)
Long grass sections (0)
Crops encroaching on path (0)
Diverted path (0)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Stiles (0)
Step and kerbs (0)
Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (0)
Flights of steps (0)
Gates (0)
Kissing gates (0)
Locked gates (0)
Disables access gates (0)
Cycle barriers (0)
Ladders (0)
Cattle grids (0)
Fords (0)
Narrow bridges (0)
Ferry required (0)
Acceptable road walking (0)
Unacceptable road walking (0)
Dangerous road crossings (0)
Walking on paths beside roads (0)
Walking on verges beside roads (0)
Railway crossings (0)
River crossings (0)
Cattle possible (0)
Horses possible (0)
Tidal area (0)
Potential falls (0)
Exposed to elements (0)
Remote area (0)
Mountainous area (0)
Military training area (0)
No visible path (0)
Seasonal nesting birds (0)
Other hazards (0)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Free of stiles (0)
Free of single steps/kerbs (0)
Free of flights of steps (0)
Free of other obstacles (0)

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

We don't have clear data on the waymarking (1)

Successfully completed

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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

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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

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There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

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Start and end points

Ashford (Spelthorne)
Grid Ref TQ0658571930
Lat / Lon 51.43635° / -0.46798°
Easting / Northing 506,585E / 171,930N
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Sunbury-on-Thames
Grid Ref TQ1011070005
Lat / Lon 51.41838° / -0.41789°
Easting / Northing 510,110E / 170,005N
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Ashsun One's land is

Urban 100.0%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Derick Rethans

11 Feb 2024 Winter

I walked this on a slightly drizzly Saturday morning, from Ashford to Sunbury.

The first thing I noticed leaving the station was pavement parking (photo #1), which proceeded to be a big annoyance all the way until ending up alongside the A308. The first two-thirds is along fairly green residential streets (photo #2) with wide pavements (photo #3, #4), although these were again full of cars (photo #5). The section along the A308 was unpleasant (photo #6). And it would probably be way worse with pollution when the temperature goes up. I didn't really find the entrances at the roundabout (photo #7) hard to find. I don't think this route should be flagged because of it. Especially because I'd expect people have an actual map in some form with them as well, and OpenStreetMap has it perfectly mapped, as the image by Jane indicates.

It's a direct route, and safe, but not very green, so only three stars.


Strider

06 May 2023 Spring

I walked from Ashford to Sunbury.
To address the poor mapping across the roundabout at Sunbury. On approach you can see the underpass where it is open in the middle of the roundabout so you know there is one, but yes, the entrances are not well marked. There were many paths under the roundabout and they are not signed, a bit of a maze. But I do not think this is a major issue.

This walk is entirely on pavements and one that can be done with a wheelchair or buggy. Some greenery would be nice but that would involve a very long indirect route, this route is direct, flat and functional. Pavement parking seems to be a local occupation taken to Olympic levels with cars parked with quite remarkable carelessness. Fortunately the pavements are really quite wide and they turn the walk into a slalom course rather than blocking it.
Huge variety of shops along the way.


Jane Taylor

05 Apr 2023 Spring

Walked Sunbury to Ashford. It's an urban walk with little green and plenty of big roads. But it's direct and does its job of connecting these two edge-of-London communities. There isn't really much scope for getting onto back roads.

I have a concern about the roughly drawn route-line at Sunbury, which - being a bit astray - does not in my opinion make it sufficiently clear to use the underpass to cross between the town and the railway station. This will be more likely to cause problems walking Ashford to Sunbury for anyone who doesn't have local knowledge, because it's quite easy to miss the subway access if you are not looking for it.

Access to the underpass is by the mini Clock Tower - see photo taken from google maps.
I also attach a map showing how the route works through the underpass.

In time I expect the Slow Ways network will allow minor tweaks to routes and this would be a good candidate for such tweaking! Meanwhile I am flagging this as a 2 star 'maybe' for further opinions. Without this issue I'd give 3 stars.


James Emmans

31 Jul 2021 Summer

Wide pavements make the journey easy for everyone except the very last section at the A316 roundabout. Here you need to use the underpass which is not possible for some due to pedestrian barriers. It is ok to walk to the station not using the underpasses, but this will be only practical during early mornings or when the traffic is at a minimum.


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