Cheshunt — Waltham Cross

Cheswal one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

4km/2mi

Ascent

5m

Descent

11m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Cheshunt and Waltham Cross.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Cheshunt and Waltham Cross.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 4

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 3

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.

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)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
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)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Not 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: 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.

20.0% of the route is on roads (1)

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

95.0% of the route is paved (1)

10.0% of the route is muddy (1)

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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2X January 2022 by Michelangelo
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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
Waltham Cross
Grid Ref TL3650900327
Lat / Lon 51.68512° / -0.02670°
Easting / Northing 536,509E / 200,327N
What3Words eagle.eating.trucks

Cheswal One's land is

Other agricultural land 50.4%
Urban 49.6%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Tim Ryan

07 Aug 2023 Summer
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An enjoyable short walk. Not direct, but does take in the delightful shared paths through Waltham Marsh. The rail line is crossed twice. With an automated crossing or footbridge at Cheshunt Junction and with a footbridge (many steps) at Marsh Bridge. The walks to and from the town centre at both ends is along a paved road.

Jane Taylor

13 Nov 2022 Autumn
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Walked Waltham Cross to Cheshunt, late afternoon in Autumn.
I really enjoyed this route, it’s a little indirect but it goes through the River Lee Country Park which makes it a pleasant alternative to the busy local roads.
There is a bridge across the railway line with a lot of steps; and the middle section through the country park is unlit at night.
All paths have good surfaces.
Refreshments at Cheshunt. The route passes Cheshunt station, and you can jump straight onto the next route north towards Hoddesden without going all the way into Cheshunt town centre.

Strider

30 Jun 2022 Summer
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I walked from Cheshunt to Waltham Cross.
There is a short busy road out of Cheshunt leading to an automated railway crossing with a footbridge 'bypass'. It seems a busy crossing so you may need to wait to wheel across. Very quickly into the Lee Valley Park along well made paths. Nature reserves, grassland, artworks and woods make it a nice walk. At the end of the park you have to get back across the rail line. There is a tall footbridge with many steps. There is also a hut where a notice says there is a crossing keeper who can open the gates, this was a strike day so it was closed, No opening times posted. More suburban walking to Waltham Cross train station.
The Lee Valley is the highlight of this short walk.
If you could navigate the southern rail crossing then wheels are possible. The Office of Rail and Road control these crossings- [email protected] -to find out about level crossings.

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    Strider

    09 Jul 2022

    For an alternative wheelchair friendly route see the reviews for Potche and/or Potwal. The western sections meet making a pleasant Cheswal alternative.

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Michelangelo

28 Jan 2022 Winter
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The route walks on road pavement at either end of the journey and is in good condition. The middle section through Lee Valley Regional Park takes only the paved paths and walks by some nice lakes and man made ornaments/sculptures. There are two train stations, Waltham Cross at the end of the route in South and Cheshunt Station 15 mins from the end in the North.

The park will be unlit at night and there is a railway crossing at either end (large stair case in the South at ///pots.exchanges.text, TL 365 010 and a level crossing or stairs in the North at ///alarm.mini.format, TL 366 023).

I think it's a nice short walk (approx 45 - 50 mins) and the highlight being the wonderful Lee Valley area, perfect for an easy stroll, for the kids or dog walking. If you have time, there is lot's more to see in Lee Valley Regional Park so I would recommend exploring more to the East including the Olympic White Water Centre, which has public access.

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