Berinsfield — Wallingford

Berwal one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

11km/7mi

Ascent

23m

Descent

32m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Berinsfield and Wallingford.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Berinsfield and Wallingford.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 7

Surveys

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Description Note
Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
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)
Not 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)
Not 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)
Not 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)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present 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.

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)
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)
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)
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)
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?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Maybe present 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 90.0cm (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: 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.

10.0% of the route is on roads (1)

10.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

20.0% of the route is paved (1)

40.0% of the route is muddy (1)

20.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

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Start and end points

Berinsfield
Grid Ref SU5698996391
Lat / Lon 51.66342° / -1.17743°
Easting / Northing 456,989E / 196,391N
What3Words trifling.crackles.songbook
Wallingford
Grid Ref SU6072189371
Lat / Lon 51.59992° / -1.12469°
Easting / Northing 460,721E / 189,371N
What3Words cried.lyricist.recline

Berwal One's land is

Arable 29.5%
Pasture 32.9%
Urban 34.6%
Water 3.1%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Martin Ellis

26 Aug 2023 (edited 14 Sep 2023) Summer
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Berinsfield to Wallingford 1 (Berwal 1) review.

An enjoyable walk from Berinsfield, via Dorchester; to then follow the Thames Path National Trail between Shillingford and Wallingford.

The leafy footpath from Berinsfield (Photo 1) ends at the A4074. The crossing point for the Slow Way is tricky to see from the path. There is an earlier crossing option [SU575952] or continue along the path for a safer crossing by bridge [SU581948] (Photo 2).

There is an early break point at Dorchester. The town has been a settlement since the Neolithic, and the many historic sites are well worth exploring.

The route from Dorchester recrosses the A4074 via an underpass, and then takes a footpath into Shillingford. The Slow Way joins the Thames Path at Shillingford Bridge.

The Benson Weir footbridge is closed for repair work (as of 2023), replaced by a ferry crossing. Alternatively, there is a road route into Wallingford.

Edensyard

04 Feb 2023 Winter
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This is a great route and I would use it again.

Please be aware this route forms a normal part of local flood control so check the status of the river during wetter months.

On this occasion I was seamlessly directed around a flooded area by clear yellow signage with good maps so I count this as a successful slowway.

The footpath that crosses the A4074 as you pass between Berinsfield and Dorchester is hard to spot but the map is accurate, a spot of GPS is handy at that point, there is a footpath sign it is just hidden by the trees. The road crossing near Shillingford is also dangerous but there is a short detour to a crossing if needed.

Please do not be put off by these observations - it is a stunning riverside route connecting some great places.

Martin McGovern

17 Jan 2022 Winter
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This route provides a nice mix of Thames path and Oxfordshire fields. It's relatively flat, but prone to muddiness, so I don't recommend it for anything wheeled. The village of Dorchester is probably the most interesting spot en route, featuring a medieval abbey that's now the parish church, and the Hurst Water Meadow, as well as several pubs.
The route crosses the A4074 three times. Between Berinsfield and Dorchester, and between Warborough and Shillingford, you walk across the road; between Overy and Warborough, there's an underpass.
If you're planning to walk this route and finish with refreshments, then I recommend starting at Berinsfield, because Wallingford has a range of options, while Berinsfield has next to nothing.

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