Hampstead HeathCamden Town

Hamcam one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

3km/2mi

Ascent

6m

Descent

42m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Hampstead Heath and Camden Town.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Hampstead Heath and Camden Town.

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Status

This route has been reviewed by 5 people.

This route has potentially been flagged (3 times) for reasons relating to access.

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Information

Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 5

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2) No (1) Maybe (2)

Problems reported -  Access (3)

Downloads - 8

Surveys

What is this route like?

Surveys are submitted by fellow users of this website and show what you might expect from this Slow Ways route. Scroll down the page to read more detailed surveys.

Grade 1X based on 2 surveys Sign up or log in to survey this route.
Description Note
Grade 1: Entirely smooth and compacted surfaces.
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.
Full grading description

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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 (2)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (2)
Vegan restaurant (0)
Accommodation (0)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (2)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (2)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (2)
Free wifi (0)
Public phone (0)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (2)
Present at time of survey Train station (2)
Present at time of survey Bench (2)
Picnic table (0)
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)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (2)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (2)
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)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (2)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (2)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (2)
Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (0)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (2)
Gates (0)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (2)
Locked gates (0)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (2)
Cycle barriers (0)
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)
Acceptable road walking (0)
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)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (2)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (2)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (2)
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)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (2)
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 120.0cm (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 7.0% (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 6.0% (2)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 1.0% (2)

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.

96.0% of the route is on roads (2)

97.0% of the route is lit at night (2)

100.0% of the route is paved (2)

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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2 surveys

Information from verified surveys.

1X May 2021 by Jbax
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1X January 2022 by Strider
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Hampstead Heath
Grid Ref TQ2724085629
Lat / Lon 51.55521° / -0.16604°
Easting / Northing 527,240E / 185,629N
What3Words timing.little.bucks
Camden Town
Grid Ref TQ2890783888
Lat / Lon 51.53918° / -0.14265°
Easting / Northing 528,907E / 183,888N
What3Words curiosity.hook.human

Hamcam One's land is

Urban 100.0%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

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