Bromham (Bedford) — Kempston

Brokem one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

6km/4mi

Ascent

27m

Descent

46m

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Description

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

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

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 5

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)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
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)
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)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
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)
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)
Walking on verges beside roads (0)
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)
Maybe present Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not 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.

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: 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.

20.0% of the route is on roads (1)

20.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

70.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

5.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

2.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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1 surveys

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2X September 2022 by Liz Cox
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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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
Kempston
Grid Ref TL0275447478
Lat / Lon 52.11610° / -0.50074°
Easting / Northing 502,754E / 247,478N
What3Words crisp.outline.developed

Brokem One's land is

Arable 8.9%
Other agricultural land 3.4%
Pasture 35.1%
Urban 52.7%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Andy_mackay

19 Jun 2023 Spring
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This is a good route, with minor edits recommended to make it better. I walked it in reverse from Kempston to Bromham, except for the part past Bromham Bridge - which was open but this last 1km has been well reviewed previously and on the Bromham to Bedford route.

At Kempston, the start point is a memorial on a roundabout. Arguably this could be repositioned further north towards Sainsburys and the Saxon Centre with further iterations, as this seems more central for the settlement and a well known meeting place.

The route itself crosses a few bridges including a footbridge with steps, then heads north across Great Denham Country Park, which is a delightful interlude from the suburbs. There is a cafe here (Archers Rest) which is a good stopping point. The route then heads toward the river via the A6. There are some slopes, and camber to get down to the Ouse Valley Way and a metal kissing gate at the north end. This is a nice riverside gravelled but narrow track which would be muddy in winter.

I stopped at Bromham Bridge and headed to Bedford, but can confirm that this bridge has very small (but frequent) passing places which wouldn't necessarily be suitable for wheels.

Two small additional points. I have added photos of two areas on route where better routing could be achieved. North of Great Denham Park, there is a dog-leg which seems strange and could be quicker via the S to N footpath link, and also at the very start of the route (if going from Kempston), there is a path which cuts a small amount of time just after near Papa Johns - see attached.

Helen

29 Jul 2022 Summer
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Walked from Bromham to Kempston. However I started the walk at Bromham bridge. The bridge has no footpath but does have passing places for pedestrians.

The walk is really nice and I would definitely walk it again.

Liz Cox

27 Jun 2021 (edited 26 Sep 2022) Summer
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A good direct and flat route from Bromham to Kempston, mostly on surfaced paths. The walk from Bromham to Great Denham along the river is pleasant, despite the sound of traffic. There is a more direct route through Great Denham, now that building on that side of the village is completed, however the route given here does still work. Mill Bridge on the edge of Kempston has been repaired and is now open again.

  • Helen

    Helen

    29 Jul 2022

    The Bridge at Kempston Mill is now open

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