Esher — Oxshott

Eshoxs two
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By Luke Reader on 18 Jul 2021

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6km/4mi

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Description

This route avoids the non-public roads in Esher.
It stays off-road apart from the unavoidable few hundred yards at each end.
Arbrook Commons is flat and forested throughout.
Esher Common and Oxshott Heath both require a bit of climb-and-descent, and both reward the walker with views.
There are cafes and hence facilities at both ends, but nothing in between apart from The Swan Inn less than an mile from Esher

This route avoids the non-public roads in Esher.
It stays off-road apart from the unavoidable few hundred yards at each end.
Arbrook Commons is flat and forested throughout.
Esher Common and Oxshott Heath both require a bit of climb-and-descent, and both reward the walker with views.
There are cafes and hence facilities at both ends, but nothing in between apart from The Swan Inn less than an mile from Esher

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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

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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.

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
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)
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)
Present at time of survey 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)
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)
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)
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)
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 55.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 25.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 25.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 5.0% (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.

30.0% of the route is on roads (1)

25.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

30.0% of the route is paved (1)

60.0% of the route is muddy (1)

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

20.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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Start and end points

Esher
Grid Ref TQ1398064750
Lat / Lon 51.37038° / -0.36394°
Easting / Northing 513,980E / 164,750N
What3Words gent.warns.onion
Oxshott
Grid Ref TQ1458360517
Lat / Lon 51.33221° / -0.35665°
Easting / Northing 514,583E / 160,517N
What3Words cakes.ranks.pints

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reviews

Derick Rethans

29 Aug 2023 Summer
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I walked this on a warm and slightly sunny afternoon, from Esher to Oxshott.

It starts off in Esher along a busy road (photo #1), but luckily not for very long. From then on the route is really nice. First along urban footpaths (photo #2, #3), and once you pass the Milbourne Lodge School (photo #4), along the wooded footpaths (photo #5) of Arbrook Common, and Esher Common (photo #7, #8). Crossing Copsem Lane was a little tricky, although traffic stopped for me (photo #6). The heather on Esher Common was in bloom (photo #9), providing delightful purple colours. The A3 is crossed by a bridge (photo #10), and then the route (photo #11) climbs towards the hill (photo #12, #13) overlooking Oxshott (where I had a little rest). The last part is along annoyingly busy roads, with narrow pavements.

Strider

23 Dec 2022 Winter
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I walked from Oxshott to Esher on a showery day.
A lovely green walk bracketed by roadside walking at either end.
The road out of Oxshott is nasty, very busy, noisy smelly road with narrow pavements, it is mercifully short.
By contrast Oxshott heath is beautiful, muddy rooty paths lead up to a War Memorial with benches and good views. It had rained a lot overnight and the walk has big puddles and mud, not deep though and nothing that big boots and a little care couldn't overcome. There is a bridge over the A3 with steep approaches, then through open woods , lots of variety on this walk. After Arbrook Common there is a long passage then wide streets to Esher town centre (another 2km to the station).
A lovely attractive walk even on a wet winter's day.

TC

16 Sep 2021 Summer
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I walked this route in the Oxshott to Esher direction. Even using a gps, I found it was not always obvious which path to take on Oxshott heath as there are so many paths. Parts of the route are muddy after rain and parts are steep with tree roots as a trip hazard. The crossing of the A244 Copsem Lane is usually very busy and unpleasant. However, this is probably the best route available. Walking the pavement alongside the A244 would be more direct but very unpleasant with the traffic levels.

Luke Reader

18 Jul 2021 Summer
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Mainly off-road. A bit of busy pavement road-side walking required at each end. Goes through Arbrook Common, Esher Common, and Oxshott Heath - three pleasant and different green spaces, mostly forested.

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