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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Burford and Witney.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Burford and Witney.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (3)
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Downloads - 13
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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues. 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. |
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Facilities
Facilities in the middle third of this route.
Challenges
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Accessibility
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Measurements
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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)
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Terrain
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10.0% of the route is on roads (1)
5.0% of the route is lit at night (1)
10.0% of the route is paved (1)
40.0% of the route is muddy (1)
20.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
10.0% of the route is through long grass (1)
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Geography information system (GIS) data
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Start and end points
Burford
Grid Ref
SP2517312346
Lat / Lon
51.80919° / -1.63627°
Easting / Northing
425,173E / 212,346N
What3Words
overdone.towers.washing
Witney
Grid Ref
SP3559409605
Lat / Lon
51.78399° / -1.48540°
Easting / Northing
435,594E / 209,605N
What3Words
stick.dads.school
Burwit One's land is
Burford | |
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Grid Ref | SP2517312346 |
Lat / Lon | 51.80919° / -1.63627° |
Easting / Northing | 425,173E / 212,346N |
What3Words | overdone.towers.washing |
Witney | |
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Grid Ref | SP3559409605 |
Lat / Lon | 51.78399° / -1.48540° |
Easting / Northing | 435,594E / 209,605N |
What3Words | stick.dads.school |
Arable | 30.8% |
Pasture | 56.9% |
Urban | 12.3% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Martin McGovern
12 Aug 2023As the earlier reviewers have noted, this is predominantly off road, and where the route follows roads, they are quiet. I also agree with an earlier reviewer's point about the slightly wobbly stiles - nothing I'd call dangerous, but do take care. These stiles and the kissing gates towards Witney, along with the possibility of mud and some short steep sections render this route unsuitable for wheels. But it's very pleasant, following the Windrush valley, with significant sections either close to or crossing the river itself. It touches on, rather than passes through, a number of villages along the way (but a short detour may be worth it if you need refreshment, either to one of the village pubs, or the Minster Lovell Sports and Social Club, whose picnic tables invite you to purchase something if they're open. You might even be able to watch a cricket match there). The route also passes straight through the English Heritage site of Minster Lovell Hall.
The Ferret General
31 Dec 2021Bit of road walking but only on quiet roads. Can get very soggy in winter. Not including witney and burford there are 4 pubs along this walk.
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LKenyon
30 Apr 2021Nice walk, mostly through fields and woodland, with some walking along very quiet roads. Some of the stiles (especially near Burford) are a little wobbly or under-maintained, so care is advised.
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