Banstead — Coulsdon

Bancou two
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By Tony Parsons on 22 Apr 2021

Distance

6km/4mi

Ascent

28m

Descent

112m

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Description

As Bancou One but includes elevation

As Bancou One but includes elevation

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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

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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.

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Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.
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.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Present at time of survey 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)
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)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not 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)
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)
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)
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.

The narrowest part of the path is 60.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 5.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 20.0% (1)

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.

68.0% of the route is on roads (1)

30.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

70.0% of the route is paved (1)

25.0% 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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3X February 2022 by JohnMyerson
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Start and end points

Banstead
Grid Ref TQ2523059643
Lat / Lon 51.32211° / -0.20420°
Easting / Northing 525,230E / 159,643N
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Coulsdon
Grid Ref TQ3007559741
Lat / Lon 51.32191° / -0.13467°
Easting / Northing 530,075E / 159,741N
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reviews

Derick Rethans

12 Mar 2023 Winter
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I walked this on a bright noon warmish day, from Coulsdon to Banstead. It had rained a little in the previous week.

There is a fairly steep climb out of Coulsdon, where this route follows the LOOP for a bit. I picked the side with the grass until the top, where the route briefly goes along a residential street to end up at a little muddy path near the Corrigan Recreation Ground. There are a few "private road" keep out signs when you cross a field across private land. Then there is a very short section (photo #4) without pavement. It lasts about 200 metres before a pavement appears again just before Woodmansterne, with its lovely carved sign. For the remainder into Banstead the route crosses every farms, with some fields having a few horses. They were docile and were easy to pass. In other sections there were just fences on each side of the path. Crossing Park Road was easy, and after saying hello to another few horses, I crossed the Cricket Club's grounds, some urban public footpaths, the church yard, and ended up at the end in Banstead.

Lovely route, but minus points for the very short section of dangerous road walking and horses.

Domus Ludorum

04 Aug 2022 Summer
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Nice route, particularly the Banstead, Woodmansterne, Clockhouse section. Take care when leaving Woodmansterne via Rectory Lane (assuming Banstead to Coulsdon direction) as there is no proper pavement for part of the way as you near the footpath up to Prospect Common.

JohnMyerson

03 Feb 2022 (edited 15 Feb 2022) Winter
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Good route through pleasant countryside. Tricky road section at Woodmansterne after church. Steep downhill into Coulsdon. Several kissing gates. Field with horses. Cafes and supermarkets in Banstead (Toilets in Waitrose). Shops and pub (Woodman) at Woodmansterne. Toilets and supermarkets in Coulsdon. Alternative slightly shorter path to Grove Lane Clockhouse - see map at photo 15.

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