Hook — Heckfield

Hoohec two
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By mgabgt on 20 Mar 2022

Distance

9km/6mi

Ascent

67m

Descent

64m

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Description

This route is likely to be drier than Hoohec one in wet conditions.
The route ends at Heckfield, a Slow Ways node. However, as at March 2022, there is no public transport available from Heckfield and only limited facilities there. The route itself is generally good. The route is attractive and fairly easy to follow, with an unusual section passing through a garden centre/nursery (marked with their own green and yellow signs). There are a number of stiles and gates and the busy B3349 needs to be crossed twice so, even in dry conditions, the route would not be considered suitable for wheels

This route is likely to be drier than Hoohec one in wet conditions.
The route ends at Heckfield, a Slow Ways node. However, as at March 2022, there is no public transport available from Heckfield and only limited facilities there. The route itself is generally good. The route is attractive and fairly easy to follow, with an unusual section passing through a garden centre/nursery (marked with their own green and yellow signs). There are a number of stiles and gates and the busy B3349 needs to be crossed twice so, even in dry conditions, the route would not be considered suitable for wheels

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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

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Reviews - 4

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

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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.		 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)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present 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)
Not 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)
Maybe present 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)
Present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Maybe present Long grass sections (1)
Maybe present Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Not 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)
Disables access gates (0)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 40.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 3.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 7.0% (1)

The steepest camber: no data

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

20.0% of the route is on roads (1)

2.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

20.0% of the route is paved (1)

7.0% of the route is muddy (1)

1.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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4X May 2024 by Petr Sadilek
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Start and end points

Hook
Grid Ref SU7244054210
Lat / Lon 51.28243° / -0.96271°
Easting / Northing 472,440E / 154,210N
What3Words heartburn.rarely.plausible
Heckfield
Grid Ref SU7239960744
Lat / Lon 51.34118° / -0.96197°
Easting / Northing 472,399E / 160,744N
What3Words gong.outbid.unloading

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reviews

Petr Sadilek

31 Mar 2024 Spring
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I can only add to previous reviews that the entry to the garden centre 2.5km from Heckfield is far from intuitive. The is a wooden door to open to get inside as shown on the first photo. The garden centre also has a small cafe inside.
My experience of the trip was marked by wet ground conditions and I couldn't help but get my shoes soaked several times esp. when the route turns off Bottle Lane into woods and on the last stretch between Rotherwick and the edge of Hook. I also found one disused and one still open pub in Rotherwick - see the third photo.
I would not recommend walking this route after a spell of wet weather. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable trip and the route was safe and easy to follow.

Mgabgt

09 May 2022 Spring
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The route ends at Heckfield, a Slow Ways node. However, as at March 2022, there is no public transport available from Heckfield and only limited facilities there. The route itself is generally good. The route is attractive and fairly easy to follow, with an unusual section passing through a garden centre/nursery (marked with their own green and yellow signs). There are a number of stiles and gates and the busy B3349 needs to be crossed twice so, even in dry conditions, the route would not be considered suitable for wheels.

Danravenellison

24 Apr 2022 Spring
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I really enjoyed walking/running this Slow Ways route. The description is a good summary.

I loved seeing lots of bluebells, wildgarlic and even a hedgehog on the route.

I'd certainly walk it again! Thank you for sharing it mgabgt.

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    Mgabgt

    09 May 2022

    Really pleased you enjoyed it.

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Pilea

24 Apr 2022 Spring
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This is a lovely route to walk that goes through beautiful villages, woods and fields. I'd 100% walk it again!.

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    Mgabgt

    09 May 2022

    Glad you enjoyed it.

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Descent

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