Northleach — Burford

Norbur one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

16km/10mi

Ascent

178m

Descent

236m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Northleach and Burford.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Northleach and Burford.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 5

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (5)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 5

Surveys

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Description Note
Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.
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)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present 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)
Not 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)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present 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)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not 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)
Maybe present 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)
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: Clear (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.

85.0% of the route is on roads (1)

5.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

85.0% of the route is paved (1)

5.0% of the route is muddy (1)

2.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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3X June 2024 by Martin McGovern
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Northleach
Grid Ref SP1132514610
Lat / Lon 51.83000° / -1.83705°
Easting / Northing 411,325E / 214,610N
What3Words reminds.sport.woodstove
Burford
Grid Ref SP2517312346
Lat / Lon 51.80919° / -1.63627°
Easting / Northing 425,173E / 212,346N
What3Words overdone.towers.washing

Norbur One's land is

Arable 28.7%
Pasture 58.7%
Urban 12.6%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Tony Or

15 Aug 2024 Summer
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I was pleasantly surprised to find that this portion of the Monarch's Way is much easier to walk compared to the section further north, where the path is completely overgrown. The route from Northleach to Burford mainly follows very quiet roads, making it quite easy to navigate. This is one of the poshest areas in the UK, with a few charming villages along the way.

Julia F

15 Aug 2024 Summer
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This is a straightforward route that covers part of the Monarch's Way. As noted in other comments, a large portion of the walk is on roads. The road conditions are very good, with minimal muddy or overgrown paths (at least during the summer). The route ends in a popular tourist town with plenty of pubs and shops for resupply.

Ingrina

06 Aug 2024 Summer
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Three stars for being a practical, direct walk between Northleach and Burford. It's not the prettiest and is mostly on road, but it can be done quickly because of the fact that it's on roads. We walked this from Northleach on a Sunday, so the roads were pretty quiet, with a number of cyclists using the route as well. Only a few times did we have to step out of the way for vehicles, but for most of the way there was enough room. If you miss some of the off-road path, you can keep following the road and get back on the route eventually. There was a part where a herd of cows completely blocked the entrance to the path, so we followed the road instead, which was only a small detour.

Though the road is suitable for wheels, some parts are on very narrow road where you would need to find room to move aside for vehicles, which might be a challenge for wheels.

Frank McMahon

02 Aug 2024 Summer
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This route is straightforward, mostly level walking along minor roads, though there is off-road into Farmington and between Sherborne and Little Barrington. There is a good shop and cafe / toilet in Sherborne. Off -road paths are well signed and you go through some lovely villages.
Pub in Little Barrington but you will need to retrace your steps if heading to Burford.
Rest of route on minor roads. Lots of shops, cafes and hotels in Burford.

Martin McGovern

22 Jun 2024 Summer
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This is one of those unusual rural routes, that is suitable for wheels along about 85% of its length. The remaining 15% is on footpaths, which aren't suitable for wheels (stiles, bumpy terrain and the rest) but you could take the road instead.

The roads are extremely quiet - I estimate I saw one vehicle about every ten minutes. The undulating terrain means that the views are nice, and the hedgerows were in flower when I did it, which added to the enjoyment.

So - I'd say this route is for you if you prefer, or don't mind, being on quiet roads. If you're the type of person who has a strong preference for footpaths away from tarmac, then this isn't going to work for you. I examined the OS map and a clear alternative wasn't obvious - without making it a lot longer.

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