Highbury & Islington StationDalston

Higdal two
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By Strider on 08 May 2022


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Description

Although similar to Higdal1 this takes in four parks and 700m of The New River Walk and is therefore much greener. It is about 500m longer. These spaces open at 8am and close at dusk so can only be walked in the day. No steps, suitable for wheels

Although similar to Higdal1 this takes in four parks and 700m of The New River Walk and is therefore much greener. It is about 500m longer. These spaces open at 8am and close at dusk so can only be walked in the day. No steps, suitable for wheels

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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

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Reviews - 4

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

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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.
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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)
Present at time of survey 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)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not 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)
Not 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)
Present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not 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)
Not 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)
Not 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)
Not 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)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
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 110.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 7.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 6.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 1.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (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

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.

60.0% of the route is on roads (1)

70.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

100.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1X May 2022 by Strider
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Start and end points

Highbury & Islington Station
Grid Ref TQ3161784734
Lat / Lon 51.54616° / -0.10328°
Easting / Northing 531,617E / 184,734N
What3Words royal.lied.taking
Dalston
Grid Ref TQ3357184787
Lat / Lon 51.54618° / -0.07509°
Easting / Northing 533,571E / 184,787N
What3Words lush.birds.strain

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reviews


Jane Taylor

10 Mar 2023 Winter

I enjoyed this route, it goes ‘behind the scenes’ away from the main roads, in a part of London developed about 200 years ago.
The path alongside the New River was closed for restoration but it was easy enough to follow along the streets.
It is a bit indirect and for anyone wanting to go ‘straight there’ it may be better to use Higdal Three.


Jo Wood

01 Oct 2022 Autumn

I feel a little mean giving this only 3 stars as it is a perfectly pleasant walk with some interesting stretches such as the New River walk. It's just that I found it a little fiddly to follow in places as it seemed to go out of its way to walk through small patches of green. Nothing wrong with that of course, but there is a cost in terms of navigation, having to rely on the GPX/phone a little more than I really wanted. To me a perfect slow way is both quiet but also intuitive and reasonably direct so I can concentrate on my surroundings rather than on navigation.

I walked the route from Dalston to Highbury. It combines well with Higbury to Kings Cross allowing you to miss the trafficy bit around Highbury Corner. Navigation at the Dalston end is very straightforward with a direct line pretty much from Dalston to Essex road. A slightly fiddly navigation around St Pauls and Nightgale Park leads to the New River Walk. Perfectly safe and pleasant, but next time I'd probably just walk the simpler short distance up St Paul's Road and join the New River Path from there. Bits of the New River Path look too narrow and uneven to be suitable for a wheelchair, but there is a quiet road parallel to the green strip, which also serves for after dark when the walk is closed. Once crossed Canonbury Road you enter leafy affluent Islington before a final stretch parallel to Upper Street to Highbury corner and the tube.


Mtormey

30 Aug 2022 Summer

I walked this route from Highbury to Dalston. It's perfectly pleasant, hitting many lovely parks and green spaces. My only beef is that there's SO many places where this route favours quiet streets or green spaces instead of directness. It's well plotted, totally navigable, pleasant, green, and safe. Definitely I'd recommend the route, I just couldn't stop thinking the whole time about how it could have been more direct.


Strider

08 May 2022 Spring

I walked from Highbury to Dalston.
Highbury is busy and has cafes and coffee. Only one road to cross and you walk through Compton Terrace Gardens (no dogs, but the quiet terrace is parallel). Around the corner there is a small park, then further on along quiet roads is the entrance to the New River Walk, a lovely meander alongside the river. You pop out by The Marquess Pub and then back to the river, ducks and fish. You exit through a housing estate, skip through Nightingale Park then St Paul's open Space by the Church. The rest is residential pavement walking to Dalston's busy high street and the station.
A beautiful walk with lots of green spaces (only open from 8am to dusk).


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