Norbury — Crystal Palace

Norcry one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

5km/3mi

Ascent

105m

Descent

64m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Norbury and Crystal Palace.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Norbury and Crystal Palace.

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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 - 6

Surveys

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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)
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)
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)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not 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)
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)
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)
Not 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)
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 100.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 15.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 16.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 3.0% (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

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There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

60.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

15.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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3X August 2024 by Strider
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Start and end points

Norbury
Grid Ref TQ3063669784
Lat / Lon 51.41204° / -0.12294°
Easting / Northing 530,636E / 169,784N
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Crystal Palace
Grid Ref TQ3409270532
Lat / Lon 51.41795° / -0.07299°
Easting / Northing 534,092E / 170,532N
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Norcry One's land is

Urban 100.0%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Strider

17 Aug 2024 Summer
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I walked from Crystal Palace to Norbury.
A pleasant walk as well described by previous reviewers.
Small changes, like going around Upper Norwood Rec to avoid long grass and a ditch, and following the Capital Ring rather than cutting down stairs, would have made it easier to navigate and wheel friendly.

JohnMyerson

12 Jun 2024 Spring
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I started at Norbury (having walked from Mitcham). I agree with Angus, the path through Norbury Park is better and shorter than the road walk. Some of the route is shared with the Capital Ring with frequent signposts. Upper Norwood Recreation Ground and Westow Park are pleasant green areas. Church Road A212 was quite busy but there is a crossing. There's a Tesco Express opposite the Crystal Palace Station Approach. Toilets in station are for disabled only but there are some in the park near the Penge exit.

Lizbiz70

03 Dec 2022 Autumn
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A route past some lovely villas in Streatham. Through Biggin Wood and follwing the Capital Ring to the station.

Angus Hewlett

08 Jun 2022 Spring
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Good route, but why not take the diagonal path through Norbury Park instead of along the road (Norbury Ave)?
In the Spring months, the diagonal path at Norbury is flanked by daffodils on both sides, an added bonus.
When you get to the Crystal Palace end, Stambourne Woodland Walk is worth exploring (cross the main road at the top of Westow Park, it's between two of the white gate posts on the eastern side of the road). It can be quite muddy underfoot in winter and early spring.

S J Blann

09 May 2021 Spring
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A good route but does involve some quite steep climbs and descents - though there are some good views to compensate. Being suburban it does involve a fair amount of street walking , but generally quiet and ranging from Victorian to early 20th century, interspersed with parks. You also pass through Biggin Wood, a small remnant of the Great North Wood originally covering much of what is now South East London which gave Norwood its name.

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