Brent Cross — Finchley Central

Brefin one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

4km/3mi

Ascent

54m

Descent

16m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Brent Cross and Finchley Central.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Brent Cross and Finchley Central.

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This route has been reviewed by 6 people.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 6

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (6)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 9

Surveys

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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.		 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)
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)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
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)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
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)
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)
Not 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)
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?

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 100.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 21.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 20.0% (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.

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.

50.0% of the route is on roads (1)

90.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

100.0% of the route is paved (1)

10.0% of the route is muddy (1)

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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2X August 2021 by Strider
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Brent Cross
Grid Ref TQ2390787946
Lat / Lon 51.57677° / -0.21328°
Easting / Northing 523,907E / 187,946N
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Finchley Central
Grid Ref TQ2528590691
Lat / Lon 51.60114° / -0.19242°
Easting / Northing 525,285E / 190,691N
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Brefin One's land is

Urban 100.0%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Jennifer Godwin

11 Nov 2023 Autumn
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I took the opportunity to walk around Strphens house and grounds. Been walking the area all year and had never visited this little gem.

Ben

13 Aug 2023 Summer
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A great little walk from Brent Cross Station. Easy to walk and follow.

Brent Park and Mutton Brook being the highlights and worth a little A-Road time to connect them.

Could find some slightly quieter roads off the main roads between parkland areas - but no major issues.

Rebecca Lyon

13 Aug 2023 Summer
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This is a real hidden gem of a route! It invites you to sidestep the busy A roads and take in a range of ecological spaces from the Mutton Brook, College Rare Breeds Farm, the Dollis Brook and Stephen's House and Gardens. I have given it a 4 because there are some busy roads / stretches of suburbia to cross but it is otherwise a fantastic alternative to public transport.

Paul Salman

10 Feb 2023 Winter
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The route doesn’t finish in the correct place, if you are trying to get to the main shopping Centre. The route could also use side roads which a quieter, but this may be longer.
Generally, the route is good!.

Derick Rethans

06 Mar 2022 Winter
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A varied walk with urban pavements and some parts. It follows the Capital Ring in some places, and the Dollis Valley Walk (well worth doing all of that!). The section along Mutton Brook and the River Brent were the nicest parts.

I had some issues near Stephen's House and Gardens as the normal entrance was closed (for repairs), but one further to the East worked as well. If the gardens are closed, then you can avoid it by using Regent's Park Road, although that isn't as nice as it has heavier traffic.

Strider

10 Aug 2021 Summer
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About 50/50 residential road walking and lovely parklands.
The roads are typical NW London suburban roads but with some suprises.
One Park is Stephen's House and Gardens which is closed in the evening/night and for random events but is beautiful and has a café. If closed carry on along the A598 Finchley Rd to bypass it.
The second 'park' follows the Capital Ring (signposted) for a way along beside busy roads then along the Dollis Valley Greenwalk and through Brent Park to a busy crossing close to Brent Cross Tube.
An enjoyable walk, surprise statues, farms and waterways make this feel quite rural in places.

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