Finchley Central—Whetstone
Finwhe one
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Finchley Central and Whetstone.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (3)
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Downloads - 1
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Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles. 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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Accessibility
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Measurements
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The narrowest part of the path is 140.0cm (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking East 14.0% (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking West 12.0% (1)
The steepest camber gradient across the path 7.0% (1)
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)
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Terrain
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25.0% of the route is on roads (1)
80.0% of the route is lit at night (1)
90.0% of the route is paved (1)
10.0% of the route is muddy (1)
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Start and end points Finchley Central Grid Ref TQ2528590691 Lat / Lon 51.60114° / -0.19242° Easting / Northing 525,285E / 190,691N What3Words advice.frames.jumpy
Whetstone Grid Ref TQ2613193937 Lat / Lon 51.63012° / -0.17904° Easting / Northing 526,131E / 193,937N What3Words phones.fats.small
Finwhe One's land is
Finchley Central | |
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Grid Ref | TQ2528590691 |
Lat / Lon | 51.60114° / -0.19242° |
Easting / Northing | 525,285E / 190,691N |
What3Words | advice.frames.jumpy |
Whetstone | |
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Grid Ref | TQ2613193937 |
Lat / Lon | 51.63012° / -0.17904° |
Easting / Northing | 526,131E / 193,937N |
What3Words | phones.fats.small |
Green urban | 20.8% |
Urban | 79.2% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
Reviews
Jonathan
06 Oct 2021This is a pleasant, gentle route mainly following the Dollis Valley Greenwalk between two London Underground stations on the Northern Line (Totteridge & Whetstone and Finchley Central). There is also the option to step off mid-route and access Woodside Park station if needed. The route is probably the quietest and easiest way to get between Totteridge & Whetstone and Finchley Central on foot. Most of the route is sealed, some sections have fairly new hard surfacing and one short section has not been updated recently and can get quite muddy in spots.
We walked the route both ways in October 2021. As others have said, there are a couple of places where you can walk on either side of the brook or to step off the main path down desire paths into the woods beside the brook or across open lawn areas. There are plenty of benches to sit on, allotments to admire, some great playground fun to be had and (at the Finchley end) many places to grab a coffee or lunch. All in all, it is quite a beautiful walk - especially on a sunny day!
Lovers Walk, at the Finchley end, may not be accessible to mobility scooters - there is at least one pinch point and the path itself is fairly steep and narrow in some places. However, all street crossings on the Dollis Valley Greenwalk have ramps to the kerb either on or very near the path. The route should be doable for people with standard pushchairs/buggies. Cyclists may need to find an alternative route from Finchley Central to the Dollis Valley Greenwalk, but there are plenty of quiet streets to choose from.
Strider
29 Jul 2021A lovely walk mostly along part of the Dollis Valley Greenwalk. From Finchley Central Tube Station to/from Whetstone Tube Station.
A mix of brookside woodland tracks and open park spaces with playgrounds. A few roads to cross and some short road sections but otherwise definitely a green walk. Regular benches allow you to stop, rest and watch wildlife or people.
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FinchleyLiz
25 Jun 2021A rural feel to this brookside wander north from Finchley Central, despite being parallel (but two streets from )the main road.
This is one of our regular meanders, full of birds and wildlife, plants and wildlife. There are options to leave and rejoin the brook, if you want less shade and would enjoy the wide open spaces of the grassland.
It is used by regular walkers, joggers and cyclists, all polite local people who consider the children being pushed and walked and taught to cycle.
The path has been smoothed over with a substantial surface which enables smooth riding for buggies and chairs of all types, thanks to a Lottery Funding for the scheme.
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Strider
02 Aug 2021Agreed Liz.
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