Busedg one

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I must declare an interest here, I was the Slow Ways volunteer who plotted this route, so at least I can be certain of what the intention was where errors were made. I started the route from Edgware. Having only visited virtually, it was good to actually get my feet on the ground. My OS app was having trouble locating me precisely and as a consequence I had problems identifying the side road to take me away from Station Road. The walk into Canons Park was my favourite section of the walk. From the mandarin ducks on the duckpond to the massive tree lined streets it was a really pleasant walk. The walk across the park itself was really smooth. The brief section of suburbia past Stanmore Tube Station was seamless too. I thought I'd put together a 5 star Slow Way. But then I entered Stanmore Country Park and I was able to follow "a" way across to the exit, but the plotting hadn't left me in no doubt that I was following the right route. The Slow Ways guide which says a route should be offroad undermines the guide which says it should be easy to follow! I get the impression that the ground of at least part of the route across the Country Park is always saturated. Definitely one for boots! I left the park to the south of where it is marked to leave. Finding the A4140 was straightforward but it isn't a particularly nice section of walking from there to Bushey Heath, which has some nice stops and shops. To get to the meeting place in Bushey, the route uses a series of footpaths and a park to get away from the traffic. You get a great view north across Hertfordshire too! But in summary, this route scrapes a pass. Its greatest fault is lack of ease of use which I will correct in Busedg two.

A trail of two halves.
Between Edgware and Bushy stations there is Stanmore Hill, which ever way you go the first half is uphill and the second half downhill, steep (17% in places).
Shops, parks, toilets, and woods are scattered along the way as well as the beginning and end.
Stanmore County Park is lovely but can be very very muddy and slippery, I've suggested an alternative route below if you want to avoid it.
There are good views, nice old architecture, woods and Bentley Museum, King George open space has sports facilities, outdoor gym, playground and a cafe.
A good walk that will test your legs.

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