Oxford CircusHolborn

Oxfhol two
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By Jane Taylor on 12 Apr 2022


Distance

2km/1mi

Ascent

6m

Descent

8m

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Description

A sinuous route through Soho and Bloomsbury. Not as direct as Oxfhol One, but with considerable interest for anyone who wants to see a bit more of London than Oxford Street.
A cross section of Soho streets (Poland, Berwick, Wardour, Dean) culminating in Soho Square; then a hop across Oxford Street and into Bloomsbury, past the British Museum and Bloomsbury Square

A sinuous route through Soho and Bloomsbury. Not as direct as Oxfhol One, but with considerable interest for anyone who wants to see a bit more of London than Oxford Street.
A cross section of Soho streets (Poland, Berwick, Wardour, Dean) culminating in Soho Square; then a hop across Oxford Street and into Bloomsbury, past the British Museum and Bloomsbury Square

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Grade 1: Entirely smooth and compacted surfaces.
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)
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Present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
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Not present at time of survey Bench (1)
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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)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
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Kissing gates (0)
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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)
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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)
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Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
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Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
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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)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
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 120.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 6.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 5.0% (1)

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (1)

Successfully completed

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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)

Recommended by an expert

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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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100.0% of the route is on roads (1)

100.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

100.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

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Oxford Circus
Grid Ref TQ2903581252
Lat / Lon 51.51546° / -0.14177°
Easting / Northing 529,035E / 181,252N
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Holborn
Grid Ref TQ3053081510
Lat / Lon 51.51744° / -0.12014°
Easting / Northing 530,530E / 181,510N
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reviews


Strider

20 Jun 2023 Spring

I walked from Oxford Street (tube) to Holborn (tube).
Wow, so much to see. Historic buildings, museums, squares, tiny quiet passages, a real slice of London, much of which without crowds.
I had trouble navigating in parts as the GPS is not very accurate in narrow streets surrounded by tall buildings, but it is difficult to go very wrong.
A quiet enclosure near the British museum was a delight and, despite knowing the area , new to me.
A rich experience.
Good for wheels, but crowds of tourists in Summer would make it a hassle.


Mtormey

31 Jul 2022 Summer

I walked this route from Oxford Circus to Holborn on a Saturday evening (~9pm). The route was good, avoiding the louder and more polluted Oxford Street and instead favouring slightly less loud and polluted but still active and vibrant side streets. The route even manages to take in a couple lovely pocket green squares.

I've dinged it a star because I found the Pied Bull Yard, by the Holborn end, closed when I walked it, so the route isn't a 24 hour route! I simply walked down Bury Place and turned left on the A40 one block earlier. No biggie.


Jane Taylor

16 Apr 2022 Spring

This route connects Oxford Circus to Holborn without going along Oxford Street. It goes through Soho and Bloomsbury and is a (mostly) less crowded and polluted option with more points of interest than Oxfhol One. I've made it according to how I would walk between these two places, although there are many choices!

The route starts by turning off Oxford Street into Soho, and eventually arrives at Soho Square, before turning back to Oxford Street which it immediately crosses over.

It uses Hanway Street to nip round the corner to Tottenham Court Road. Hanway Street is a useful back street to know if you want to stay away from the crowds at Tottenham Court Road station; given its proximity to the big retail area, it remains quiet and surprisingly ungentrified.

Into Bloomsbury. I've routed past the British Museum because I'm thinking some people may be interested in using this route to get there. It was really busy when I walked past for this review, there is a queue for security bag checks and it stretches along Great Russell Street. I've indicated on the route line which side of the road to walk on to avoid getting caught up in the crowd.

I turned off into a little courtyard which had some relaxed cafes and bars and was generally very pleasant, and then passed by Bloomsbury Square and along Sicilian Avenue to the finish at Holborn Station.

I really enjoyed this walk and am pleased to add it to the Slow Ways repertoire. I put a few photos up with the main route description.


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