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Gorrea one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

15km/9mi

Ascent

150m

Descent

141m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Goring and Reading.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Goring and Reading.

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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 9

Surveys

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Grade 3Y based on 2 surveys Sign up or log in to survey this route.
Description Note
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 2 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Public toilet (0)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (2)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (2)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (2)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (2)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (2)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (2)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (2)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (2)
Maybe present Free wifi (2)
Present at time of survey Public phone (2)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (2)
Present at time of survey Train station (2)
Present at time of survey Bench (2)
Maybe present Picnic table (2)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (2)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (2)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (2)
Not present at time of survey Wading (2)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (2)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (2)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (2)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (2)
Very muddy (0)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (2)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (2)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (2)
Maybe present Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (2)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (0)
Flights of steps (0)
Not present at time of survey Gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (2)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (2)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (2)
Not present at time of survey Fords (2)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (2)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (2)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (2)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (2)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (2)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (2)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (2)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (2)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (2)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (2)
Horses possible (0)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (2)
Potential falls (0)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (2)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (2)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (2)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (2)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (2)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (2)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (2)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (2)
Free of single steps/kerbs (0)
Free of flights of steps (0)
Free of other obstacles (0)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 80.0cm (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 18.0% (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 15.0% (2)

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (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.

34.0% of the route is on roads (2)

55.0% of the route is lit at night (2)

72.5% of the route is paved (2)

17.5% of the route is muddy (2)

12.5% of the route is over rough ground (2)

There is no data on long grass

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2 surveys

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2Y September 2021 by Rdbradley
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3X April 2022 by Berkshire Walker
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Geography information system (GIS) data

Total length

Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Goring
Grid Ref SU6026380642
Lat / Lon 51.52149° / -1.13280°
Easting / Northing 460,263E / 180,642N
What3Words hawks.thickens.shrug
Reading
Grid Ref SU7150773750
Lat / Lon 51.45822° / -0.97216°
Easting / Northing 471,507E / 173,750N
What3Words goad.models.spends

Gorrea One's land is

Arable 6.4%
Pasture 20.9%
Urban 65.5%
Woods 7.2%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Martin Ellis

20 Aug 2022 Summer

Goring to Reading (Gorrea 1) review.

An alternative to the Gorrea 2 route, which is identical between Goring and Whitchurch, following the attractive Thames Path National Trail.

The Thames Path is then left for Pangbourne and from there a long pavement walk alongside the busy A309 into Reading.


Berkshire Walker

05 Apr 2022 Spring

This route is mainly on pavements beside busy mains roads between Reading and Pangbourne. The section from Pangbourne to Goring is quiet and scenic as it follows the Thames Path. Unless you need a quick and mainly paved route I would use Gorrea 2 that mostly follows the Thames Path between Goring and Reading.


Rdbradley

17 Sep 2021 Summer

While possibly the most direct route, it's not the most pleasant walking from Pangbourne to Reading. Most of this section is pavements that run along main roads with one section along a main road with high speed vehicles.


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