Farnborough — Ash Vale

Farash three
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By mark on 28 Apr 2021

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Description

This route follows the blackwater valley path. It is quite loud due to the proximity of the A331, but it is a wooded area. Just west of the underpass is a diversion through a small nature reserve. This can be skipped by following the main path.

North Camp station connected Reading and Gatwick via Guildford. Ash Vale is the route to Waterloo. Near North camp is a refuse facility, but the station convenience makes up for it. Between North camp and Ash Vale there is a sandwich bar (the greedy pig) and a Tesco Express, but just south of the Ash Vale rail bridge is an Indian restaurant, a cafe, and a local convenience store. Walking north from Ash Vale along the canal gets you to the Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre, where there is a cafe and a campsite

This route follows the blackwater valley path. It is quite loud due to the proximity of the A331, but it is a wooded area. Just west of the underpass is a diversion through a small nature reserve. This can be skipped by following the main path.

North Camp station connected Reading and Gatwick via Guildford. Ash Vale is the route to Waterloo. Near North camp is a refuse facility, but the station convenience makes up for it. Between North camp and Ash Vale there is a sandwich bar (the greedy pig) and a Tesco Express, but just south of the Ash Vale rail bridge is an Indian restaurant, a cafe, and a local convenience store. Walking north from Ash Vale along the canal gets you to the Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre, where there is a cafe and a campsite

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Reviews - 2

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2)

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Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
Access grade Y: Stile, step and obstacle free.		 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)
Maybe present Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

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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)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Maybe present 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)
Not present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (0)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not 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)
Not 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)
Maybe present Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Other hazards (0)

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)
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

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There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

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

65.0% of the route is paved (1)

35.0% of the route is muddy (1)

35.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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2Y December 2021 by Alandavidhenry
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Farnborough
Grid Ref SU8686756007
Lat / Lon 51.29657° / -0.75546°
Easting / Northing 486,867E / 156,007N
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Ash Vale
Grid Ref SU8926853324
Lat / Lon 51.27208° / -0.72171°
Easting / Northing 489,268E / 153,324N
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reviews

Alandavidhenry

12 Dec 2021 Autumn
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Nice easy route that passes through a nature reserve and woodland area. Unfortunately the A331 is nearby and quite noisy. There are picnic tables in the woodland area and a Cafe (The Greedy Pig) and Tesco Express near Ash Vale railway station.

Bruce Nicole

09 May 2021 Spring
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Basically flat, a very pleasant walk, pavement at both ends and a section along the Blackwater Valley Route in the middle.

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