CheshuntHoddesdon

Chehod one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

8km/5mi

Ascent

21m

Descent

40m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Cheshunt and Hoddesdon.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Cheshunt and Hoddesdon.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 5

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (5)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 8

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.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Wheelchair accessible toilet (0)
Not 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)
Not 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)
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)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not 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)
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)
Present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Maybe present Cattle possible (1)
Maybe present 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)
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.

The narrowest part of the path is 120.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 5.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 5.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 1.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (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.

15.0% of the route is on roads (1)

15.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

95.0% of the route is paved (1)

5.0% of the route is muddy (1)

2.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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2X April 2023 by Strider
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Cheshunt
Grid Ref TL3589002220
Lat / Lon 51.70228° / -0.03491°
Easting / Northing 535,890E / 202,220N
What3Words builds.glory.hurls
Hoddesdon
Grid Ref TL3733808864
Lat / Lon 51.76163° / -0.01135°
Easting / Northing 537,338E / 208,864N
What3Words league.danger.bless

Chehod One's land is

Arable 6.0%
Other agricultural land 23.8%
Urban 37.8%
Water 16.1%
Woods 16.3%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Dan Barron

25 Apr 2023 Spring

Enjoyed this walk from Cheshunt to Hoddesdon with Strider. Easy going and mostly along the river away from any roads. A good one to recommend with easy access to north-east London.


Strider

22 Apr 2023 Spring

I walked from Cheshunt to Hoddesdon.
From Cheshunt a short 1km walk along pavements to the waterside. Railway crossing or steps over the line next to the station. Then canal tow paths or riverside paths all the way to Hoddesdon, lakes, wild life, and sculls on the water makes this a pleasant walk. The path is well made. Lovely café before Broxbourne station and a place to hire a canoe. Nature reserves either side if you have time. Steps up to cross the B194 are the only barrier to wheels. The slight incline up to Hoddesdon town centre on an otherwise flat walk. Shops and cafes at each end.
An easy pleasant walk.


Heather S.

26 Mar 2023 Spring

Not a particularly complicated Slow Ways as it follows the Lea River Towpath and the New River footpath, but one where more is gained by keeping it simple.

Flat and well surfaced throughout it makes for easy walking even after a lot of rain. The path goes through both woodlands and very posh neighbourhoods with lots of bird life, gardens, hanging willow trees, and even a few muntjac deet. A thoroughly pleasant walk.


Jane Taylor

08 Apr 2022 Spring

Good direct easy to follow route connecting Cheshunt, Broxbourne and Hoddesden. The route follows the Lee River Navigation and the New River on mostly good towpath with some soft grassy verge. Steps at Broxbourne.

I walked from Cheshunt to Hoddesden. I’ve never explored this area before, it was a lovely treat to find the quiet waterways and wildlife so close to the city, and it is well connected with railway stations.

At Cheshunt the route starts at the town centre, which is about 10 mins from the railway station. There are plenty of refreshment options on the road between town and station.

Once on the towpath its very easy walking to Broxbourne, lots of benches and a few locks for interest. I saw a cormorant and a great crested grebe as well as mallards, coots, swans etc. Not much bicycling, but it was a Thursday lunchtime, maybe busier at weekends.

Broxbourne has refreshments and some lovely picnic areas. Here is where the route switches from the Lee to the New River, it briefly comes off towpaths (steps) and crosses a busy B road by the station, take care! When I walked, the New River towpath was being repaired here, but it was easy to follow the diversion signs and pick it up next to the station (more steps).

There are some splendid houses lining the New River on the approach to Hoddesden, I thoroughly enjoyed imagining how large the Victorian/Edwardian families who lived here would have been.

Agree with previous reviewer that the approach to Hoddesden is not the best of all the options available, especially I wondered about the loop around the Lampits estate, which can easily be snipped off by crossing at the last-but-one bridge. And the walk through Sainsbury’s car park can also be swerved if you are not a pedantic route follower!
I don’t think these suggestions warrant making a new route, but it just takes the edge off what would otherwise be a 5 star route.

Hoddesden High Street is very pleasant, and makes an excellent meeting place. If like me you are planning to continue to Ware, imo it is still worth coming into Hoddesden for refreshments and a look round unless you really want/need to push on.


Rachamel

31 Dec 2021 Winter

This is a very pleasant walk along the towpath of the River Lea and then the footpath alongside the New River (not a natural river, but built to supply London's drinking water). I regularly use different sections of the walk. The route can be varied, for example you could turn left (north) after the railway crossing in Cheshunt to walk through the Lea Valley Park and join the river further up. Alternatively, you could use the New River for the whole walk, starting from the bridge in College Road, to the west of the town centre in Cheshunt. At the end of the walk, I would be minded to turn off earlier along Upper Marsh Lane and then along the High Street in Hoddesdon, which is more straightforward and gives a better flavour of the town.
The route passes both Cheshunt and Broxbourne railway stations, there is also car parking near Cheshunt station in the LVP. There is a cafe by the river midway at Broxbourne (& pubs nearby). There are not any accessibility issues, but it would not be easy for wheelchair use as the towpath can be narrow , large parts are unsurfaced (in wet weather forming large puddles) and there are gates on the New River section.


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