Newgate Street — Hertford

Newher one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

10km/6mi

Ascent

153m

Descent

85m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Newgate Street and Hertford.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Newgate Street and Hertford.

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This route has been reviewed by 2 people.

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

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 2

Average rating -

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

Problems reported -  Safety (1)

Downloads - 6

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)
Not 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)
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)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
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)
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)
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 50.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 70.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 20.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 15.0% (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.

25.0% of the route is on roads (1)

15.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

25.0% of the route is paved (1)

20.0% of the route is muddy (1)

30.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

10.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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4X July 2022 by Strider
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Newgate Street
Grid Ref TL3015705019
Lat / Lon 51.72879° / -0.11678°
Easting / Northing 530,157E / 205,019N
What3Words pardon.woods.edges
Hertford
Grid Ref TL3297012917
Lat / Lon 51.79910° / -0.07306°
Easting / Northing 532,970E / 212,917N
What3Words await.bend.march

Newher One's land is

Arable 13.2%
Pasture 34.9%
Urban 28.8%
Woods 23.1%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Strider

30 Jul 2022 Summer
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I walked from Hertford to Newgate Street.
From the station past shops in the Highstreet towards the church. There is a subway under the A414 which exits by the church. A path alongside the grave yard takes you to a hedge corridor past a sports centre and diagonally over a busy road up some steps into the countryside. a narrow path with a narrow bridge takes you to steps over the rail line. The path continues alongside the rail way which is hidden in a cutting, this is part of the Hertfordshire Way. Some parts are steep and are clearly wet and muddy in the winter, but in dry weather it was uneven and rooty but pleasant. The route continues along a field edge past a farm along tracks. There is a busy road to walk along for a short distance but there is a verge, although narrow in places; I would not like to do this in poor visibility or the dark. Turning right there is a track through woodland and fields. There are some very quiet roads without pavements. Once past Ponsbourne Park you approach Newgate Street with 2 pubs and a good café for lunch.
A beautiful walk through varied countryside, lots to see. A mix of woods, open fields, and tracks.
Not for wheels, narrow, steep in parts, narrow bridges and steps. Muddy in Winter.

Dstansby

30 Oct 2021 Autumn
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Generally a pleasant walk, on tarmac and rough tracks for around the first two thirds, and muddy but well maintained paths for the last third. Two deal breakers however:
1. Just north of Home Farm the track is not well maintained, and when I walked it there was a puddle the whole width of the track, which it was impossible to pass without getting my feet wet.
2. The route between Old Claypits Farm and The Wilderness is on a busy B-road, with cars going much faster than 30mph. This did not feel safe at all, and there was no alternative route here.

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