Banstead — Sutton

Bansut one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

5km/3mi

Ascent

11m

Descent

108m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Banstead and Sutton.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Banstead and Sutton.

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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 4

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 7

Surveys

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Description Note
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.		 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)
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)
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)
Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (0)
Not 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)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
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)
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 2,500.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 2.0% (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.

66.0% of the route is on roads (1)

66.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

66.0% of the route is paved (1)

33.0% 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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2X December 2021 by JohnMyerson
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Banstead
Grid Ref TQ2523059643
Lat / Lon 51.32211° / -0.20420°
Easting / Northing 525,230E / 159,643N
What3Words minute.cracks.scare
Sutton
Grid Ref TQ2603463832
Lat / Lon 51.35958° / -0.19119°
Easting / Northing 526,034E / 163,832N
What3Words noise.acid.invest

Bansut One's land is

Pasture 13.6%
Urban 55.2%
Woods 31.2%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Morgan The Barbarian

19 Jun 2024 Spring
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There is a slightly more interesting start of the route opposite The Woolpack pub in Banstead where you can get off the bus and walk a short distance to where the Winkworth Rod meets the Croydon Lane at a roundabout. Cross the zebra crossing and walk down the alley way between the houses. This is now a well maintained track which leads to Banstead Downs following The London Loop. Once on the Downs there are many clearly marked routes across towards Belmont and the California pub. In the large open spaces, numbers of marbled white butterflies can be seen at this time of year. Today was a beautifully hot day and a very pleasant walk but once past Belmont Station there is no alternative if you want to reach Sutton other than to walk along the main road , a relatively uninteresting route on the pavement.

Derick Rethans

12 Mar 2023 Winter
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I walked this from Banstead to Sutton, on a bright but cloudy afternoon. There was a little rain in the previous week.

A route of two halves really. The Banstead section (minus the first kilometre) follows Banstead Downs/Banstead Common. Some lovely woods with a few muddy paths. But easy enough going. From Belmont onwards, it is one straight route along a busy road into Sutton. It is very direct, but not overly pleasant as the road is fairly busy. The pavements are wide though, and for a reasonable amount there is a path set away from the road on the western side.

David Sanderson

07 Mar 2022 Winter
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A direct, safe and enjoyable route comprising of a muddy, wooded, offroad section over Banstead Common in Surrey then the pavements of Greater London into Sutton. Generally easy to follow but marred by some dodgy plotting at the Banstead end, not bad enough to fail it, but bad enough to have to guess what they had intended. The Sutton end has links to transport and pubs. A good blend of road and offroad.

JohnMyerson

01 Dec 2021 Autumn
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Two thirds pavement and one third earth paths across Banstead Downs. Path may be muddy in wet weather but suitable for pushchairs. No steps or steep slopes.

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