Gerrards CrossChorleywood

Gercho two
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By Derick Rethans on 09 Oct 2022


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Description

The same as Gercho1, but fixes the really dangerous section of road just leaving Chorleywood station

The same as Gercho1, but fixes the really dangerous section of road just leaving Chorleywood station

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Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

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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.
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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)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present 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)
Present at time of survey 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)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
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)
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?

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 (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 17.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 21.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 10.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

Successfully completed

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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

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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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15.0% of the route is on roads (1)

20.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

15.0% of the route is paved (1)

7.0% of the route is muddy (1)

5.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

15.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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Start and end points

Gerrards Cross
Grid Ref TQ0032388686
Lat / Lon 51.58811° / -0.55328°
Easting / Northing 500,323E / 188,686N
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Chorleywood
Grid Ref TQ0260396111
Lat / Lon 51.65444° / -0.51821°
Easting / Northing 502,603E / 196,111N
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reviews


Lwatson

05 Feb 2024 Winter

I walked from Gerrards Cross to Chorleywood. The weather was generally calm and dry; there were a couple of muddy patches (especially on the outskirts of Chorleywood) but the walk was generally easy underfoot. There is a dual carriageway to cross not long after leaving Gerrards Cross but it is a long straight section of road, and there is a large central reservation to wait on. There are a lot of stiles, and a couple of steepish sections of hill to contend with. I enjoyed noting that at one point, the public footpath goes through someone's garden; this footpath is still useable but the route goes around the outside of the fence, which is also a clearly established path.
Apart from that, my overall impression was a pleasant walk that was pretty easy to navigate and not bad underfoot.


Strider

10 Apr 2023 Spring

I walked from Gerrards Cross to Chorleywood.
A short walk along the high street to a passageway then through woods across The Misbourne and across a golf course before many passages through Chalfont St Peter. Then a mix of fields (llamas & donkeys) woods and a garden to Old Shire Lane. This lane had 'road closed' signs at either end and was very quiet, but it is walkable. The road had been Fly-tipped almost blocking the way in 2 places (perhaps that's why the signs were there). More farm tracks and a steep uphill (20%) track over open fields just before entering the outskirts of Chorleywood via small backstreet passages. You just nudge the common along a narrow rooty path before walking the road to the Station.
This is a lovely walk, very varied over undulating terrain with some short steep parts.
Stiles (some quite rickety) and very narrow parts make this inaccessible to wheels.


Derick Rethans

09 Oct 2022 Autumn

I walked this on a crisp and sunny autumn morning, from Chorleywood to Gerrard's Cross

This is a stunning route with lots of variety, and very little walking along pavement. There are a few lanes, but they were nearly deserted.

From Chorleywood you'll need to climb a little to get onto the Common for a short stretch, and then after some walking along residential roads, you'll end up in some alley way public footpaths. After the allotments the route then goes through some undulating and pleasant fields. There are some hills involved while going through woods, with some being a little steep. Then there is a very quiet lane, which had lovely light when I walked it. Nearly 0 cars, except for a very short section. After that, back along fields. One of them had some horses. After a while it is downhill towards the A413, which you have to follow for about 25 metres, before crossing the Gerrards Cross Golf Club (look out for golf balls!) and along a lake with swans, with a ford at the end. There is a field of nettles (that you can walk around if you want), before crossing the busy A413 and into Gerrards Cross.


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Distance

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Ascent

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Descent

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