Lane EndHigh Wycombe

Lanhig one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

8km/5mi

Ascent

186m

Descent

93m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Lane End and High Wycombe.

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Reviews - 5

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (5)

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Downloads - 6

Surveys

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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)
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)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey 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)
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.

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)
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)
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)
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)
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.

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: 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

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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)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

40.0% of the route is on roads (1)

30.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

40.0% of the route is paved (1)

20.0% of the route is muddy (1)

20.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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4X April 2023 by Martin McGovern
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Lane End
Grid Ref SU8084991734
Lat / Lon 51.61864° / -0.83360°
Easting / Northing 480,849E / 191,734N
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High Wycombe
Grid Ref SU8691693052
Lat / Lon 51.62958° / -0.74566°
Easting / Northing 486,916E / 193,052N
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Lanhig One's land is

Arable 12.1%
Pasture 4.8%
Urban 75.2%
Woods 7.9%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Martin McGovern

30 Apr 2023 Spring

Not a lot to add to the other reviews: with respect to the shooting range, it's safe but might cause concern to dogs or small children.


Sumaria

13 Apr 2023 Spring

I walked from Lane End to High Wycombe on a bright but cold April day after recent heavy rain.
The route starts on a footpath between houses, enters woods (muddy today) and passes the firing range which is indeed very loud! Then it skirts Booker airfield where I watched a helicopter come in to land. The section along the M40 is fine, actually, although the traffic is bit noisy. I saw a squirrel and butterflies. Then you reach Cressex Road, but take a detour in footpaths to avoid much of its length before rejoining it and passing two petrol stations with shops. Fortunately, you leave these roads on a footpath between houses and playing fields that opens out onto a fine view of Wycombe (see photo with rain falling in the other side of the valley, church in centre). There’s a steep descent into Wycombe, not the prettiest of towns but has some charm, and many shops.
Lane End has an excellent café, church, pub and public toilets in the car park.
Not all this route is scenic, but it’s interesting nonetheless.


Derick Rethans

13 Nov 2022 Autumn

I walked this from High Wycombe to Lane End on a warmish autumn afternoon, with not much rain in the past week. It quite a route of two halves. Some of it was lovely, other parts too car-y. The route was OK.

From High Wycoming you climb up the steep Tom Burt's Hull, with some lovely views. You go through a fency-foopath to end up along some sports fields and a playground. The section along Marlow Road and the petrol stations were chaotic with cars (nearly) crashing into each other. Luckily, after not much longer the route continues along some residential streets, before you have to pass cross some busy ways. Around the big ASDA, you end up on a lovely wooded footpath right alongside the *noisey* M40. It wasn't so bad, luckily. To cross the M40 you first have to cross Cressex Road, which wasn't trivial. On the other side, the noise abates and the walk becomes a lot more pleasant. The route follows the Northern edge of Wycombe Air Park, which had a lot of activity. From there on you follow some woods to end up at the small village of Lane End.


Martin Ellis

23 Jun 2022 Summer

Lane End to High Wycombe (Lanhig 1) review.

Note: I walked High Wycombe to Lane End.

There’s an urban walk from High Wycombe train station: along the High Street and past the university. A footpath south leads to Cressex. There’s a shorter urban walk through Cressex to reach a footpath towards the M40.

The route then runs west alongside the motorway; on a footpath which is pleasant, albeit noisy (Photo 1). After a bridge over the M40, the route soon leaves the noise behind.

A lane follows the edge of Wycombe Air Park (Photo 2) and enters woodland.

On my walk, Widdenton Park Wood had sporadic noise from a nearby shooting range. The woods are attractive, and welcome shade on a hot summer day. I left the path for a wander (Photo 3). Back on track, the footpath crosses grass to arrive at Lane End.

It’s a short urban walk to the end of the Slow Way. The village has the Grouse & Ale pub (Photo 4), a welcoming café and a convenience store.

Despite the initial urban walk, and rather noisy sections, I enjoyed this Slow Way. Highlights were the atmospheric Widdenton Park Wood and watching light aircraft at the Air Park.


Ianschagen

29 Apr 2021 Spring

Coming from High Wycombe railway station, on reaching the High Street it is probably better not to go down the alley to the Swan, but to carry on and turn left just after McDonald’s. This takes you through an underpass under the busy road and past Bucks New University to reach Queen Alexandra Road. Turn right and stay on that side of the road to avoid the entrance to the hospital, and cross over further up.

On passing the bus stop near Asda, do not turn left into Asda’s delivery area, but take the footpath just afterwards on the left.

The path by the motorway is pleasant in parts, but rather noisy!

After passing the air park and entering the woods, there is a firing range nearby which can be very loud!

On leaving the woods on the outskirts of Lane End, there are a number of faint paths. Aim for the gate just right of the woods ahead, to enter the road.

Coffee stop in Lane End: Strawberry Grove Café, just to the right on the other side of the main road.


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