Description
This is a Slow Ways route connecting Oakham and Stamford.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Oakham and Stamford.
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Status
This route has been reviewed by 5 people.
This route has been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to accuracy.
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Information
Route status - Live
Reviews - 5
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (4) No (1)
Problems reported - Accuracy (1)
Downloads - 20
Surveys
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| Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles. 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.
Challenges
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Obstacles
Obstacles on this route.
Accessibility
Is this route step and stile free?
Measurements
Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.
The narrowest part of the path is 80.0cm (2)
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 (2)
Successfully completed
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Recommended by an expert
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Terrain
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There is no data on how much of this route is on roads
10.0% of the route is lit at night (2)
40.0% of the route is paved (2)
10.0% of the route is muddy (2)
12.5% of the route is over rough ground (2)
5.0% of the route is through long grass (2)
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2 surveys
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
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Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Oakham
Grid Ref
SK8614408799
Lat / Lon
52.67008° / -0.72751°
Easting / Northing
486,144E / 308,799N
What3Words
roadways.seashell.deal
Stamford
Grid Ref
TF0289806654
Lat / Lon
52.64789° / -0.48050°
Easting / Northing
502,898E / 306,654N
What3Words
neat.forum.shower
Oaksta One's land is
| Oakham | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SK8614408799 |
| Lat / Lon | 52.67008° / -0.72751° |
| Easting / Northing | 486,144E / 308,799N |
| What3Words | roadways.seashell.deal |
| Stamford | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | TF0289806654 |
| Lat / Lon | 52.64789° / -0.48050° |
| Easting / Northing | 502,898E / 306,654N |
| What3Words | neat.forum.shower |
| Arable | 37.5% |
| Pasture | 21.0% |
| Urban | 32.2% |
| Water | 0.8% |
| Woods | 8.5% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
James Francombe
23 Sep 2024A fairly easy-going walk in comparison to what I've done previously, I would recommend this walk to anyone who enjoys a walk around Rutland Water as I would say that was the highlight, otherwise it was fairly average and the accuracy of some of the route was so-so.
Hugh Hudson
13 Mar 2024 (edited 14 Mar 2024)Walked from Oakham to Stamford, navigated using the SlowWays Android beta test app. Almost an excellent route, but badly let down by careless GPX plotting. The worst error is at the Whitwell car park, where going north along the access road (Bull Brig Lane) does not lead back to the cycle track - the supposed path is a private drive which has private signs at both ends and at least one locked gate (see attached pictures). Very few of the waypoints in the eastern half are exactly on the paths. I have submitted a better plotted version as OakSta two, and will post a longer review with pictures there. I hope the other reviewers of this route will consider reviewing it, as I am not happy with this GPX file being verified.
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***@debhughes.plus.com
25 Jul 2021I walked from Stamford to Oakham, i.e. east to west. The Tickencote to Empingham stretch is pleasant but the trek around the Anglia Water car parks and cycling routes around Rutland Water are a little tedious, though safe and off road. The road walking from Stamford to Great Casterton and from Rutland Water into Oakham is also not great. However the route serves its purpose - it gets you from Stamford to Oakham should you want to do that. And if you are a fan of huge reservoirs-cum-water-sports-resorts (I personally dislike Rutland Water) then you will enjoy the walk more than I did. On a positive note, there are plenty of refreshment opportunities en route - pub at Great Casterton, OK Diner at Tickencote, the Village Shop at Empingham, and the multiple cafes in the car parks around Rutland Water.
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Hugh Hudson
14 Mar 2024I agree with most of your comments, but you missed the error in the GPX plot east of Whitwell car park, which in my view means that this route should not have been verified, as it is particularly misleading when walking from Oakham towards Stamford. I have submitted a new version that is more accurately plotted throughout, and hope that you will consider reviewing it.
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Mjones69132
27 Jun 2021Good route, a bit overgrown on the Rutland Round. Lovely walk through Rutland water.
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Angela_walking
30 Apr 2021Nice route with great views over Rutland Water. Lots of options to stop for coffee or a beer.
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Hugh Hudson
25 Sep 2024Thanks for the review. I see you mentioned so-so accuracy - I replotted the route as OakSta two, so a quick review of that version would be very helpful, as I tried pretty hard to get it right, and it would be good to get the better plotted version verified.
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