Horsham — Crawley

Horcra one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

14km/9mi

Ascent

153m

Descent

132m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Horsham and Crawley.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Horsham and Crawley.

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This route has been reviewed by 2 people.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 2

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 20

Surveys

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Description Note
Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.
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.
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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)
Maybe present Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Not 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.

Narrowest part of path: no data

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

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.

20.0% of the route is on roads (2)

15.0% of the route is lit at night (2)

20.0% of the route is paved (2)

25.0% of the route is muddy (2)

20.0% 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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3X May 2021 by Bostal Boy
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4X August 2021 by David Fordham
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Horsham
Grid Ref TQ1785530974
Lat / Lon 51.06601° / -0.31939°
Easting / Northing 517,855E / 130,974N
What3Words trunk.wipe.crunch
Crawley
Grid Ref TQ2702736343
Lat / Lon 51.11231° / -0.18667°
Easting / Northing 527,027E / 136,343N
What3Words album.fines.mixed

Horcra One's land is

Arable 7.4%
Green urban 5.9%
Pasture 3.8%
Urban 41.5%
Woods 41.4%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

David

12 May 2024 Spring
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This is a nice walk with a splendid section crossing St Leonard's Forest. The Dragon is about halfway along the walk and was very welcoming for lunch. As you approach Crawley, it's worth visiting Ifield Mill Pond for its stunning walkway across the lake and a chance to admire the ducks, geese and swans. Ifield Mill is also attractive. It would be possible to shorten the walk if you wanted by catching the train from Ifield station. I didn't do that, but I varied the walk by crossing the footbridge over the A23 to go into Goffs Park and then carry on alongside the railway line to Crawley station. I'm glad I did this as the park is very pleasant and you also go past a historic signal box.

Bostal Boy

28 May 2021 Spring
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Walked on Friday 28th May from Crawley to Horsham. The route mainly follows footpaths out of Crawley including past the attractive Ifield Mill. Once past Bewbush the whole walk passes through the remants of St. Leonard's Forest, mainly on bridle paths which are wide and easy to follow. There are short sections into and out of Colgate village where one is walking along a narrow verge along a road which is busy at times.

Generally the route is well traced on the map and easy to follow on the ground. Pleasant forestry trails.

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