Borehamwood — Edgware

Boredg one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

6km/4mi

Ascent

68m

Descent

103m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Borehamwood and Edgware.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Borehamwood and Edgware.

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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

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

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2) No (1)

Problems reported -  Accuracy (1)

Downloads - 6

Surveys

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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)
Supermarket (0)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Maybe present Crops encroaching on path (1)
Maybe present Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Step and kerbs (0)
Not 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)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
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)
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 100.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 15.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 15.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 10.0% (1)

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.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

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.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

25.0% of the route is on roads (1)

25.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

70.0% of the route is paved (1)

15.0% of the route is muddy (1)

10.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

10.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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3X May 2021 by Strider
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Borehamwood
Grid Ref TQ1911696331
Lat / Lon 51.65316° / -0.27953°
Easting / Northing 519,116E / 196,331N
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Edgware
Grid Ref TQ1948491940
Lat / Lon 51.61362° / -0.27571°
Easting / Northing 519,484E / 191,940N
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Boredg One's land is

Pasture 35.0%
Urban 55.5%
Woods 9.5%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Jane Taylor

08 Mar 2022 Winter
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As pointed out by Strider in his reviews, the A41 Watford Bypass road crossing isn't drawn accurately. This creates an unnecessarily long unpleasant stretch along a dual carriageway (it was raining when I went which made it even horrider). I've remade the route as Boredg Two, with the road crossing corrected, and recommend that.
Other than that this is a good direct route into/out of London taking advantage of parkland and surprisingly rural green belt lanes.

Strider

30 May 2021 Spring
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Addition to previous review.
You cannot cross the A41 Watford by-pass at the place shown on the map.
On reaching the A41 you will need to turn right out of Edgwarebury Park to the crossing bridge, then double back - this adds about 400m to the journey.
From Edgware turn left at the A41 to the crossing and double back.

Strider

25 Apr 2021 (edited 20 Jan 2022) Spring
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The beginning and end of this route is suburban pavements, a little boring but easily accessible in all weathers.
The middle is through parks, open fields and woods and a mix of tarmac and earth. There are some kissing gates and stiles, there is a narrow bridge and steps in the wood. The ground can be very muddy in winter. From Edgware to Elstree is uphill about 70m (75-145m), steep in places.
This is a lovely breath of fresh air in open space right on the edge of town.
You cannot cross the A41 where shown. Look left if walking North (right if walking South) there is a crossing bridge over the road.

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Ascent

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Descent

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