Bromham (Bedford) — Bedford

Brobed one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

5km/3mi

Ascent

22m

Descent

43m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Bromham (Bedford) and Bedford.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Bromham (Bedford) and Bedford.

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This route has been reviewed by 5 people.

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Verified route

Route status - Live

Reviews - 5

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (5)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 11

Surveys

What is this route like?

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Grade 2Y based on 1 surveys Sign up or log in to survey this route.
Description Note
Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
Access grade Y: Stile, step and obstacle free.		 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)
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)
Not 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 89.0cm (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: 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.

95.0% of the route is on roads (1)

95.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

95.0% of the route is paved (1)

5.0% of the route is muddy (1)

1.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

4.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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1 surveys

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2Y May 2021 by Liz
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Bromham (Bedford)
Grid Ref TL0089751312
Lat / Lon 52.15090° / -0.52672°
Easting / Northing 500,897E / 251,312N
What3Words flexibly.newest.ratty
Bedford
Grid Ref TL0466449893
Lat / Lon 52.13744° / -0.47212°
Easting / Northing 504,664E / 249,893N
What3Words assure.cave.fast

Brobed One's land is

Arable 12.7%
Other agricultural land 4.1%
Pasture 6.2%
Urban 77.0%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Andy_mackay

19 Jun 2023 Spring
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Good route. I hot-footed this route on the way to other Slow Ways that needed verification. Bromham bridge has already been well explained by previous reviews. I wonder whether it is worth coming off the A4280 earlier to have a break from road walking (e.g. West Grove), but nothing about this route *really* needs changing as it is efficient and direct. Pathways are good, and wide on the main (apart from near Bromham and the bridge). The bus station is a good final destination, it seems to serve more locales than the train station (which is easily reached anyway from the route).

Helen

29 Jul 2022 Summer
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Walked from Bedford to Bromham, but only as far as Bromham bridge.

The walk was along well made up paths. The bridge at Bromham has no path, but there are passing places for walkers to use to allow cars to pass safely. Not sure how easy this would be for pushchairs/wheelchairs.

James Adams

10 Nov 2021 Autumn
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Quickest way from Bromham to Bedford. Footpath all the way apart from Bromham Bridge.

There is a nicer way, but you'll need to get wet .

Liz Cox

03 May 2021 Spring
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This is a direct route from Bromham to Bedford. The majority of the walk is on good quality pavements alongside roads. This is a more urban route than I would usually walk, but here there is no alternative. There is only one section across a field and stream. You also have to use the road bridge to cross the River Great Ouse, where there is no pavement, but there are passing places and good visibility.

Heidi

29 Apr 2021 Spring
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Easy route to walk into the county town, well described, mostly along pavement and direct.
Only slightly dodgy bit is the bridge across the Great Ouse at Bromham Mill - pedestrians need to dive between regularly spaced passing places to avoid passing cars (see photo), easy enough though and the cars do have good visibility of walkers.

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