King's HillMaidstone

Kinmai one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

12km/7mi

Ascent

153m

Descent

75m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting King's Hill and Maidstone.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting King's Hill and Maidstone.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 2

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2)

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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.
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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)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
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)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present 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)
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)
Maybe present 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 17.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 15.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 10.0% (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.

5.0% of the route is on roads (1)

40.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

50.0% of the route is paved (1)

25.0% of the route is muddy (1)

25.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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4X December 2022 by Zen Miguel
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

King's Hill
Grid Ref TQ6771355262
Lat / Lon 51.27183° / 0.40291°
Easting / Northing 567,713E / 155,262N
What3Words corrosive.boxer.products
Maidstone
Grid Ref TQ7590255982
Lat / Lon 51.27583° / 0.52054°
Easting / Northing 575,902E / 155,982N
What3Words rising.barn.pushed

Kinmai One's land is

Arable 22.7%
Other agricultural land 6.9%
Pasture 6.3%
Urban 51.8%
Woods 12.2%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Zen Miguel

30 Dec 2022 Winter

Mixed terrain route between Maidstone and Kings Hill. I walked in winter starting from Maidstone.

Middle section of the walk can be very muddy with large/deep puddles that were unavoidable on the day I walked.

Quite overgrown on one section with a fallen tree making it low and narrow.

There are several places where a more direct route could be taken with map reading or advance route planning.

There are several obstacles that could be an issue for wheelchair users (not to mention the poor surface on some sections) though these can be detoured around.

There's around 10-15 minutes of road walking, although I only encountered 2 cars as the road is quiet. There is however 2 potentially dangerous/busy roads with no formal crossing available.

Overall an acceptable route, though it could be better routed (but I appreciate it is limited by the lack of options in some areas).


And

20 May 2021 Spring

This is a reasonable slow route between Maidstone and Kingshill. I walked this in 2 sections in May, first from Maidstone to Northpole Road, Barming Heath in a couple of hours. For first section, weather was fair apart from hale storm and ground conditions generally dry before the downpour. Mainly road routes from Maidstone Museum over railway bridge and up Buckland Hill. Then crossing pedestrian crossing at top before turning up Bower Mount Road. Then took a good path which eventually turns into 'dogdoo' alley ( informal sign on the route) and continues behind the Maidstone Hospital. Surfaces are good paths to this point and suitable for wheels with some chippings and gradual climb. Then crossing Hermitage Lane ( no designated crossing so care needed) and then up woodland path . This is fair quality surface when dry. Good path continues to Barming Heath. ( building site on either side of path and manned crossing at the time of walk) . Road walking through Barming Heath to Northpole Road.
Second part of walk from Northpole Road goes past converted Water tower then left through Oaken wood on good wide path with variable surface including stone chippings. Route goes past farmland to Sweets Lane . Then follow Sweets Lane for 1/2 mile across cross -roads ( 4 wents) then left is a footpath that goes straight to Kings Hill Sports ground. Final section is road section with pavier bricks. Straightforward finish into Kings Hill.
Overall had small climbs and falls and surfaces vary from pavement to prepared paths with chippings and some narrower paths with routes. Good walking when dry. 2 gates but generally accessible for wheels. Will need confirmation ok for all wheel types.
Note there are some road sections and road crossing needed.
Also spotted goldfinches in Kings Hill. Came back a more direct route through the middle of Oaken Wood which avoids some of the road section on Sweets Road.


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