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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Potters Bar and Whetstone.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Potters Bar and Whetstone.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (3)
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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. |
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Facilities
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Accessibility
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Measurements
Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.
The narrowest part of the path is 130.0cm (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking East 10.0% (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking West 12.0% (1)
The steepest camber gradient across the path 4.0% (1)
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (1)
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Terrain
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40.0% of the route is on roads (1)
40.0% of the route is lit at night (1)
50.0% of the route is paved (1)
40.0% of the route is muddy (1)
15.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
15.0% of the route is through long grass (1)
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Start and end points
Potters Bar
Grid Ref
TL2503801392
Lat / Lon
51.69736° / -0.19216°
Easting / Northing
525,038E / 201,392N
What3Words
spray.sugars.bonds
Whetstone
Grid Ref
TQ2613193937
Lat / Lon
51.63012° / -0.17904°
Easting / Northing
526,131E / 193,937N
What3Words
phones.fats.small
Potwhe One's land is
Potters Bar | |
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Grid Ref | TL2503801392 |
Lat / Lon | 51.69736° / -0.19216° |
Easting / Northing | 525,038E / 201,392N |
What3Words | spray.sugars.bonds |
Whetstone | |
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Grid Ref | TQ2613193937 |
Lat / Lon | 51.63012° / -0.17904° |
Easting / Northing | 526,131E / 193,937N |
What3Words | phones.fats.small |
Arable | 14.5% |
Green urban | 14.1% |
Pasture | 12.4% |
Urban | 59.0% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Jane Taylor
04 Dec 2021Enjoyable route crossing the boundary between London and Hertfordshire, mix of urban and green-belt walking. Fantastic views across London from the hill at Hadley, and the green belt status means there are some lovely little time-warp settlements to savour.
Expect some mud of the sticky London sort, maybe horses too. There is a stretch of walking alongside the A1000 Great North Road, but it's on good pavement. Take care when crossing.
The route passes close to the site of the Battle of Barnet (Wars of the Roses), however it's not clear how to access the battlefield. There is a commemorative monument and information board nearby.
Strider
02 Dec 2021I walked from Whetstone to Potters Bar. There are roads to walk along but this route has managed maximize the amount of green walking. Starting along the Dollis Valley Greenwalk and London Loop then along a cut-through to King Georges Fields in Hadley. Quite a steep hill but a reward of a bench with a great view. Hadley Green is is a lovely park with benches. There is a bit of road walking past a civil war memorial, then woods and fields, a footbridge across the M25. There are farm fields that can be muddy. The last part is suburban roads as you head into Potters bar. Not suitable for wheels due to steps and a stile. A lovely walk with good views .
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Gilgul
28 Apr 2021Walked with the dog from Whetstone to Potters Bar. The route is very easy to follow, and is quite beautiful. The majority of the route passes through parks and green spaces, with only one stretch on road (where a narrow pavement is available). Some parts can potentially get muddy in winter.
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