Brighton — Woodingdean

Briwoo one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

5km/3mi

Ascent

44m

Descent

151m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Brighton and Woodingdean.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Brighton and Woodingdean.

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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 - 12

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.

Maybe present Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
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)
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.

Narrowest part of path: no data

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: Clear (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.

70.0% of the route is on roads (1)

70.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

70.0% of the route is paved (1)

10.0% 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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1 surveys

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

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Start and end points

Brighton
Grid Ref TQ3101304887
Lat / Lon 50.82870° / -0.14108°
Easting / Northing 531,013E / 104,887N
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Woodingdean
Grid Ref TQ3551405849
Lat / Lon 50.83631° / -0.07685°
Easting / Northing 535,514E / 105,849N
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Briwoo One's land is

Arable 2.4%
Pasture 36.9%
Urban 60.7%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

DLeggatt

20 Jan 2023 Winter
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Very simple route to follow, nice to walk along the race course path instead of next to the road for the top section. If you're starting near Happy Valley park in Woodingdean it's more interesting to walk up & over the fields instead of down Warren Road...Elm Grove is steep if coming from Brighton!.

Hayley Dove

21 Aug 2021 Summer
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Safe and easy to follow route along well trodden paths. Most of the walk approaching Brighton follows the race track where you can enjoy the beautiful panoramas of the coastline.

Bostal Boy

13 Aug 2021 Summer
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Walked on 13th August 2021 continuing on from WOOLEW from Lewes to Brighton. This is a pleasant walk into the city centre with fine views towards the sea and with a panorama of the whole city to the west. I started from the Circa Deli walking along Warren Road until reaching Brighton Race Course. The route continues alongside the track, then crosses via a subway close to the grandstand. From here, it then decends into the the city down Elm Grove, past Brighton General Hospital. Elm Grove is an attractive avenue which still has a number of mature elm trees dating back to the mid 19th century which the council has managed to protect from the ravages of elm disease. The walk finishes off on The Level, passing St. Peter's church by the architect Sir Charles Barry, and bearing a strong familial resemblance to the Palace of Westminster, Barry's most famous commission.
The route is accurately traced on the map and easy to follow.

  • Bostal Boy

    Bostal Boy

    02 Mar 2022

    I walked this again yesterday. This time from Brighton to Woodingdean. It's quite a climb walking up Elm Grove ... phew!

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Funky

13 May 2021 Spring
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Very straightforward route, direct but utilises the path on the south side of the racecourse so you can avoid just walking along the road. Great views down to the sea across Sheepcote Valley.

Walked as part of a longer walk to Lewes - so if you are doing the same then instead of going into Woodingdean itself, return to Warren Road before the end of the racecourse, and take the Drove Road where you will eventually join up with the Slow Way from Woodingdean to Lewes.

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