DorkingHorley

Dorhor one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

19km/12mi

Ascent

140m

Descent

134m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Dorking and Horley.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Dorking and Horley.

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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 - 7

Surveys

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Description Note
Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.
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)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
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)
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)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

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)
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)
Maybe present Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
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)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
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)
Present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
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)
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)
Present at time of survey No visible path (1)
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?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Maybe present 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 walking East 20.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 30.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 20.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (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)

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

15.0% of the route is paved (1)

10.0% of the route is muddy (1)

5.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

5.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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1 surveys

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3X May 2021 by Paul Johnson
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Dorking
Grid Ref TQ1643549288
Lat / Lon 51.23091° / -0.33373°
Easting / Northing 516,435E / 149,288N
What3Words tinsel.chimp.motion
Horley
Grid Ref TQ2865342672
Lat / Lon 51.16883° / -0.16120°
Easting / Northing 528,653E / 142,672N
What3Words record.sand.nation

Dorhor One's land is

Arable 28.2%
Pasture 51.5%
Urban 20.3%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Katecheema

12 Sep 2022 Summer

Walked the Dorking - Horley direction on a foggy early autumnal day. For the most part a very pleasant walk through farmland and past some historic spots. The downside was some short sections of road walking with sporadic but very fast traffic (although verges were wide) and a very overgrown and inaccessible path just past Brittleware Farm. Lots of stiles and a couple of fields of cows, some of the former in poor repair, but otherwise accurate and feeling safe. There are also many nicer, less busy ways into Horley other than the A217, so I will suggest some tweaks at that point.


Derick Rethans

28 Aug 2022 Summer

I walked this from Horley to Dorking on a warm, but slightly overcast Saturday morning.
This would be 5 stars if: there was less road walking near Horley; and no electric fence to cross. There is a Horhor2 route now, which does need review but I am going to guess is a 5 star route.

Most of this route is through farmland, with sheep, cows, and horses, and a llama. Walking from south to north, like I did, gives a good view of the chalk hills of the North Downs. There was very little road walking (besides the first 2 miles near Horley), and where it was necessary, it was either short, little traffic, or a good verge. The route was mostly flat, with only two minor hills. In some places it probably would get a little muddy. There were a lot of stiles though.


Lizbiz70

27 Aug 2022 Summer

Dorking Stations are 15 minutes from the start, which I guessed was the South St bus stop. The walk was a very pleasant start through fields following the Greensand Way. There were a lot of stiles, many needing repair and walking on roads, with fast moving cars. I would suggest change from Ridgewood Stud to move right and then go past the moat into Horley to avoid three roundabouts. The path from Brittleware Farm to Wrstwsrd farm was a footpath dumped with rubbish of all kinds and then through a field with an electric fence. I am going to suggest an alternative.


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