Faringdon — Wantage

Farwan one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

17km/11mi

Ascent

95m

Descent

105m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Faringdon and Wantage.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Faringdon and Wantage.

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Status

This route has been reviewed by 2 people.

This route has been flagged (1 times) for reasons relating to accuracy.

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 2

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (1) No (1)

Problems reported -  Accuracy (1)

Downloads - 5

Surveys

What is this route like?

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Grade 4X based on 2 surveys Sign up or log in to survey this route.
Description Note
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 2 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Maybe present Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Ferry (0)

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)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Maybe present 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)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
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)
Present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Ferry required (0)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
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)
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)
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?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not 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 (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 30.0% (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 20.0% (2)

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (2)

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 (2)

20.0% of the route is lit at night (2)

20.0% of the route is paved (2)

60.0% of the route is muddy (2)

5.0% of the route is over rough ground (2)

5.0% of the route is through long grass (2)

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2 surveys

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4X May 2021 by Neil Patrick McColl
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4X August 2023 by Strider
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Faringdon
Grid Ref SU2888395576
Lat / Lon 51.65824° / -1.58384°
Easting / Northing 428,883E / 195,576N
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Wantage
Grid Ref SU3982887903
Lat / Lon 51.58858° / -1.42649°
Easting / Northing 439,828E / 187,903N
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Farwan One's land is

Arable 66.6%
Pasture 17.7%
Urban 15.8%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Strider

03 Aug 2023 Summer
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A great route if you can fly.
Even if you can forgive the sloppy mapping there are too many errors, I kept getting lost. Whilst standing at a dead end close to Wickwood Farm a local helpfully pointed out the correct route which had been in use for 30+ years. This route and the OS map are wrong. Dead end at West Challow. Huge hedge to walk through at East Challow. Fly over houses, walk through walls.
I have posted posted Farwan Two which is the route I walked, mapped as accurately as possible from memory.

Neil Patrick McColl

17 May 2021 Spring
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Fairly direct and mostly ok for signposting. Some bits are very muddy / standing water after significant rain.

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