EdgwareWhetstone

Edgwhe one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

9km/5mi

Ascent

135m

Descent

120m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Edgware and Whetstone.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Edgware and Whetstone.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 4

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 6

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.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Not 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)
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)
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)
Not 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 50.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 12.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 14.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 13.0% (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.

60.0% of the route is on roads (1)

60.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

70.0% of the route is paved (1)

30.0% of the route is muddy (1)

20.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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3X July 2021 by Strider
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Edgware
Grid Ref TQ1948491940
Lat / Lon 51.61362° / -0.27571°
Easting / Northing 519,484E / 191,940N
What3Words banana.wakes.icons
Whetstone
Grid Ref TQ2613193937
Lat / Lon 51.63012° / -0.17904°
Easting / Northing 526,131E / 193,937N
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Edgwhe One's land is

Green urban 18.3%
Pasture 22.0%
Urban 59.7%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Porcovolente

22 Jan 2024 Winter

We walked this on a windy Sunday in January and it was fine, a little muddy in places but mostly very reasonable walking. Starting from Edgware until you are through Mill Hill it is a mix of small and large suburban roads. All the major roads have good crossing points.
The latter part of the route has stretches of wooded lanes and tracks with a few glimpses of rolling countryside. If you need a rest there are benches by Totteridge Pond which is a very pleasant place to sit. There are a couple more along Dollis Brook but that is about it for the route. Food and drink should be available at both ends of the route and the centre of Mill Hill is also well provided for with cafes and shops. At various points there are bus routes.


Slow Ways Darren

26 Jun 2023 Summer

Walked from Edgeware to Whetstone - I'd recommend walking it this way too!

The first half is along the traffic dominated high streets of Edgeware and Mill Hill and although there are cafés they're not very enticing.

And then! Once you have crossed A41 and head up to Mill Hill and the gated communities things start to improve.

This route then delivers a beautiful finish through the woods (feels like Dick Turpin country) and then along the Dollis stream and valley into Whetstone itself. The start and finish are at the cute Northern Line tube stations.


Derick Rethans

16 Apr 2022 Spring

I walked this from Whetstone to Edgware on a warm and sunny spring day. It is quite up and down-y, with plenty of good views and greenery. It follows the Dollis Valley Green Walk for a while (just don't cross the first bridge when you're going south as the SW route indicates). It then goes up to the Ridge Way were a new housing development is being developed, before doing down again across the Mil Hill school grounds. From then on, the route is suburban street walking, and distinctly less interesting, but it'll get you there safely.

It's too bad that the old tube line from Mill Hill East to Edgware hasn't been turned into a full walking route.


Strider

29 Jul 2021 Summer

A varied walk along suburban streets, wooded tracks, countryside and town. Some picturesque cottages with rugged farm tracks to NW London suburbia.
There's wildlife and diverse architecture along the way.
Lots of contrasts make for an interesting walk.
Not suitable for wheels.


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