Harpenden — Kimpton

Harkim one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

9km/5mi

Ascent

85m

Descent

106m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Harpenden and Kimpton.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Harpenden and Kimpton.

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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 - 7

Surveys

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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 1 surveys.
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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

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)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey 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)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not 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)
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)
Not 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)
Not 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?

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 55.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 20.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 21.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 7.0% (1)

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

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.

17.0% of the route is on roads (1)

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

17.0% of the route is paved (1)

70.0% of the route is muddy (1)

10.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

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

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4X January 2023 by Strider
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Harpenden
Grid Ref TL1369614210
Lat / Lon 51.81497° / -0.35201°
Easting / Northing 513,696E / 214,210N
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Kimpton
Grid Ref TL1743818310
Lat / Lon 51.85105° / -0.29636°
Easting / Northing 517,438E / 218,310N
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Harkim One's land is

Arable 48.4%
Pasture 5.8%
Urban 45.8%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Strider

17 Jan 2023 Winter
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I walked from Harpenden to Kimpton.
A short road section takes you to Granary Lane, a pedestrian path which takes you out of the town then across fields down to the River Lea. There are steps up onto a disused railway which takes you alongside the Lea the across the Leasey Bridge. Short section by a road then up over big open fields paralleling big trees where the hedge line used to be. Along a very quiet road and across a common leads to the Kimpton Road which has a sporadic verge. I chose the road as the parallel path was very muddy, the road was not too busy and several dog walkers and I managed quite well. Up another muddy path that merged to a cinder track which took me down into Kimpton.
It had been very wet and a lot of the route had slippery mud. There are some steep parts but you are rewarded by views over the rolling Hertfordshire countryside. A walk that will be easier in summer.
Despite the hail and mud this was a beautiful walk through lovely countryside.
Steps and narrow muddy paths make it unsuitable for wheels.

Lwatson

26 Dec 2021 Winter
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Walked this route both directions - first from Harpenden and then back after a lunch break in Kimpton. Much of the walk was fairly muddy and we were glad to be wearing our walking boots. On the way to Kimpton we followed the previous reviewer's advice to take the permissive footpath the other side of the hedge - this worked well as a way to avoid the road. On the way back we decided to avoid the mud and take the road which was not too busy. The route as a whole was very well waymarked and easy to follow, and I am sure there would have been some good views were it not for the foggy weather. Overall a lovely walk!.

BigDog

09 Nov 2021 Autumn
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A pleasant walk along tracks and across fields, taking about 1hr 40 mins. Suitable for walkers of average fitness and mobility but sections are unsuitable for buggies, bikes etc. A few sections will be very muddy in wet weather and one roadside section along Kimpton Road between Blackmore Way and Beech Way has no real footpath - instead use the permissive way on the other side of the hedge opposite No 80. Note also that footpath has been rerouted around perimeter of Heron's Farm.

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