Dalston — Walthamstow

Dalwal one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

8km/5mi

Ascent

37m

Descent

40m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Dalston and Walthamstow.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Dalston and Walthamstow.

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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 - 11

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)
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)
Present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
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)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
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)
Step and kerbs (0)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Locked gates (0)
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)
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)
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)
Not present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
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)
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)
Present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
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.

The narrowest part of the path is 60.0cm (1)

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.

50.0% of the route is on roads (1)

80.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

80.0% of the route is paved (1)

15.0% of the route is muddy (1)

15.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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2X October 2021 by Stuart
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Dalston
Grid Ref TQ3357184787
Lat / Lon 51.54618° / -0.07509°
Easting / Northing 533,571E / 184,787N
What3Words lush.birds.strain
Walthamstow
Grid Ref TQ3715389022
Lat / Lon 51.58338° / -0.02182°
Easting / Northing 537,153E / 189,022N
What3Words flats.vast.porch

Dalwal One's land is

Green urban 14.7%
Urban 73.7%
Water 11.6%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Tom

21 Aug 2022 Summer
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I walked this route from Walthamstow to Dalston.

A really enjoyable walk that takes in the marshes, River Lee, and Millfields Park and Hackney Down green spaces. Plenty of greenery for a suburban walk, and a great mix of fields, canals, parks, as well as streets. The route is mainly paved or gravel track, however parts of Hackney Marsh are grassland. Other reviewers have highlighted that the marsh can be wet, and even flooded - I can fully believe that.

The route runs down the back of Walthamstow High Street, which is a good alternative for what can be a busy shopping area. It soon gets to Hackney Marshes. On accessibility, there is a low bridge that requires you to duck under it, as well as a kissing gate, and a lever-type gate, and a cattle grid as part of the marsh route (see pictures). The route follows the River Lee past canal boats, and the Princess of Wales riverside pub. It then takes in two sizeable parks before reaching Dalston. A short detour on Dalston Lane takes you to Ridley Road Market (currently Mon - Sat) - a thriving market that's been running since the 1880s.

Strider

22 May 2022 Spring
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I walked from Dalston to Walthamstow.
After some busy streets there are suburban roads before Hackney Downs. a nice park. More suburban roads then the canal. the bridge over the canal is a bit steep and has a 1m wide barrier. there is then a narrow gravel path (but there is a wide parallel grit path). you then cut across the marshes (which will be marshy in winter). There is a monotonous road past the sewage works then suburban roads to Walthamstow. The route takes you behind the shopping centre with parked cars and very narrow pavements, walking through the parallel pedestrianised shopping precinct would be preferable.
Not a bad walk with some beautiful open spaces let down a bit by boring roads.

Stuart

09 Oct 2021 Autumn
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A pleasant and interesting route. Be aware that Walthamstow marshes get very wet and in winter can be completely flooded. Also dogs are not allowed across and there is a kissing gate at the far end.

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Descent

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