KingstonWimbledon

Kinwim two
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By Jane Taylor on 28 Nov 2021


Distance

8km/5mi

Ascent

74m

Descent

87m

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Description

Via Wimbledon Common, Beverley Brook, the Coombe estate and Norbiton. Around 1/3 green, 1/3 quiet residential, and 1/3 A roads.
Some historical interest with an Iron Age fort at the top of Wimbledon Common.

Away from Wimbledon and Kingston, the best place for refreshments is Norbiton.
Railway connection at Norbiton, and buses along A238 Coombe Road/Coombe Lane.
Mix of pavement and woodland footpath. Some steps to access the bridge over the A3.

This is a remake of Kinwim One, with a small but important correction at Kingston Bus Station, to prevent anyone trying to cross the A307/A308 Cromwell Road where there is no pedestrian crossing. I've also reworked the Wimbledon end a little. Full credit to the original route maker for developing this route

Via Wimbledon Common, Beverley Brook, the Coombe estate and Norbiton. Around 1/3 green, 1/3 quiet residential, and 1/3 A roads.
Some historical interest with an Iron Age fort at the top of Wimbledon Common.

Away from Wimbledon and Kingston, the best place for refreshments is Norbiton.
Railway connection at Norbiton, and buses along A238 Coombe Road/Coombe Lane.
Mix of pavement and woodland footpath. Some steps to access the bridge over the A3.

This is a remake of Kinwim One, with a small but important correction at Kingston Bus Station, to prevent anyone trying to cross the A307/A308 Cromwell Road where there is no pedestrian crossing. I've also reworked the Wimbledon end a little. Full credit to the original route maker for developing this route

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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

This route has been flagged (1 times) for reasons relating to safety.

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Reviews - 4

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3) No (1)

Problems reported -  Safety (1)

Downloads - 4

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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.
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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)
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)
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Present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Present at time of survey Train station (1)
Not present at time of survey Bench (1)
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Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
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Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
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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)
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Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
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Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
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Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
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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)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
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Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
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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 50.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 23.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 22.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 8.0% (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

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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

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66.0% of the route is on roads (1)

66.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

66.0% of the route is paved (1)

20.0% of the route is muddy (1)

15.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

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Kingston
Grid Ref TQ1824269533
Lat / Lon 51.41250° / -0.30115°
Easting / Northing 518,242E / 169,533N
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Wimbledon
Grid Ref TQ2477170654
Lat / Lon 51.42117° / -0.20692°
Easting / Northing 524,771E / 170,654N
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reviews


Jim

19 Sep 2023 Summer

Why walk along main roads when there are green spaces?.


Strider

31 Jan 2023 Winter

I walked from Wimbledon to Kingston.
Agree with the other reviewers. A reasonable walk with some good parts and some not-so-good parts.
From Wimbledon there are suburban roads with interesting alleyways, steep in places. Then across Wimbledon common with some expensive houses. Next a track leading to Caesar's Camp, an Iron age fort of which not much is left, it is and looks like a golf course. Downhill along a fenced in path to a woodland, continue downhill along narrow muddy paths to the A3. Across the A3 on a footbridge, but even the slope has steps. Then Coombe Hill Road/Lane/Road downhill for 3km practically all the way to Kingston with private roads to each side. A busy noisy smelly road, but hard to see how this could be avoided. Past Norbiton Station then back streets to Kingston.
There are long hills of about 7% which is quite tiring (but okay when going down!). Not suitable for wheels due to steps and narrow muddy paths.
I enjoyed the green parts, fresh air and good views. Unfortunately there is some unpleasant roadside walking too. Interesting buildings and lots of history.


Intrepid Rabbit

06 Jun 2022 Spring

I walked this route from Wimbledon to Kingston. Once away from the centre of Wimbledon, it became a beautiful, green route until it reached the crossing over the Kingston bypass and the long slog of a walk into Kingston along a busy road.
Two potential issues. Firstly the bridge over the Kingston bypass is not really suitable for wheelchairs. Even the ramps have steps, albeit shallow ones. Secondly, the route through the woods is likely to get muddy in wet weather and there is no lighting, making this route unsuitable after dark without a torch of some kind.
The big problem I had was getting lost in the woods and coming out much further north by a different bridge. I then had to walk along the slip road by what is basically a motorway in order to get back on track. The maps I was using seemed to bear little resemblance to what was actually there. It's possible that the route is more obvious in the other direction. A few markers would have been useful. It's a shame because the woodland bit was my favourite.


Jane Taylor

05 Dec 2021 Autumn

Well designed route linking these two major urban centres in SW London. Route is in two parts: busy road walking away from Kingston; and quiet residential roads, woodland and common on the approach to Wimbledon. No hesitation in giving this route 4 stars.

Some steps to the bridge over the A3 at Robin Hood Way. Steep hill at Wimbledon. May be muddy in the woods.

Refreshments at Wimbledon Common and Norbiton.

(This route is based on Kinwim One with small tweaks, mainly to avoid crossing the road at Kingston Bus Station.).

  • JohnMyerson

    JohnMyerson

    05 Oct 2023

    Cromwell Road Bus Station is closed for rebuilding. Some bus stops have moved. See https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/improvements-and-projects/kingston-cromwell-road-bus-station for details.

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