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Kimpton — Oaklands

Kimoak one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

10km/6mi

Ascent

151m

Descent

162m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Kimpton and Oaklands.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Kimpton and Oaklands.

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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 - 3

Surveys

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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)
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)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey 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.

Not 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)
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)
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 60.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 20.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 20.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 3.0% (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.

There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

Thereis no data on amount of route paved

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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4X March 2025 by Strider
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

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Start and end points

Kimpton
Grid Ref TL1743818310
Lat / Lon 51.85105° / -0.29636°
Easting / Northing 517,438E / 218,310N
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Oaklands
Grid Ref TL2452017479
Lat / Lon 51.84205° / -0.19389°
Easting / Northing 524,520E / 217,479N
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Kimoak One's land is

Arable 36.7%
Other agricultural land 13.7%
Pasture 5.7%
Urban 32.8%
Woods 11.2%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Strider

01 Mar 2025 Winter
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I walked from Oaklands to Kimpton on an unfeasibly sunny February day, although a welcome chill in the light North wind.

Small parade of shops at Oaklands, then uphill and upmarket to a wooded area and across fields with horses, Gates here are surrounded by stoach (mud churned up by many foot/hoof prints) which after recent rain was wet and sticky. Then fenced-in paths around field edges before crossing a road and crossing vast open fields with views. Down hill to Codicote and car congestion and cafes. Then along (an almost hidden) cut through. There were a team of volunteers installing steps here, and they stopped to let me pass. Uphill between an avenue of trees to more wide open fields (wish I'd bought a sun hat) to Ayot-St-Lawrence a place of architectural oddities and a pub. More rolling fields to Kimpton.

There's not a flat spot on this walk , it's uphill or down , some parts steep 20% some long slogs of 12% but hills bring views. A beautiful walk, hints of bluebells in the woods. Paths over fields were well marked and will be through crops in summer. Some walking in quiet roads but very little if any traffic. Quite muddy in places in winter.

Ian Bailey

28 Apr 2021 Spring
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A good route with stopping points in picturesque Ayot St Lawrence (Brocket Arms pub; Shaw's corner National Trust property) and Codicote (pubs, cafes and shops in high street). The route is generally well-signposted. Only one stile to navigate. Two flights of stairs outside Codicote but gentle gradient. Some hills, but gentle. Ends in Oaklands with small arcade of shops and busses to Stevenage and Welwyn Garden City.

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