Putney — Clapham Junction

Putcla four
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By Mary Oz on 24 Jul 2022

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4km/3mi

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Description

This route is based on PutCla 1 but aims to correct the problems highlighted by Jane Taylor

This route is based on PutCla 1 but aims to correct the problems highlighted by Jane Taylor

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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

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Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

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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.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 2 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (2)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (2)
Supermarket (0)
Restaurant (0)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (2)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (2)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (2)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (2)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (2)
Not present at time of survey Train station (2)
Present at time of survey Bench (2)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (2)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (2)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (2)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (2)
Not present at time of survey Wading (2)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (2)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (2)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (2)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (2)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (2)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (2)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (2)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (2)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (2)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (2)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (2)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (2)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (2)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (2)
Not present at time of survey Gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (2)
Cycle barriers (0)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (2)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (2)
Not present at time of survey Fords (2)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (2)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (2)
Not present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (2)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (2)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (2)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (2)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (2)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (2)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (2)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (2)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (2)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (2)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (2)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (2)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (2)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (2)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (2)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (2)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (2)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (2)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (2)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (2)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (2)
Present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (2)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 130.0cm (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 6.0% (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 10.0% (2)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 3.0% (2)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (2)

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.

82.5% of the route is on roads (2)

93.5% of the route is lit at night (2)

95.0% of the route is paved (2)

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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2 surveys

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1X July 2022 by Strider
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1X September 2023 by Martin McGovern
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Start and end points

Putney
Grid Ref TQ2398075091
Lat / Lon 51.46122° / -0.21674°
Easting / Northing 523,980E / 175,091N
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Clapham Junction
Grid Ref TQ2722275385
Lat / Lon 51.46315° / -0.16999°
Easting / Northing 527,222E / 175,385N
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reviews

Martin McGovern

25 Sep 2023 Autumn
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Not a lot to add to the two very thorough reviews already posted - I agree with them both.

Strider

24 Jul 2022 Summer
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I walked from Putney to Clapham.
This is a pleasant route quiet urban roads to the Thames. Lovely views alongside the river through Wandsworth Park then ducking into new high rise estates. It is a bit zig-zaggy but it's easy to follow the Thames Path signs through the manicured pedestrian walkways through the canyon of towers. Gently uphill (10%) past Victorian terraces and you arrive at busy Clapham Junction Station.
Good for wheels, paved all the way, some cycle paths help, a walk with interesting variety, lots to see.

Mary Oz

24 Jul 2022 Summer
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The route zigzags along residential roads to travel eastward toward the River Thames and the Thames Path National Trail. It reaches Wandsworth Park through a couple of arches linking modern housing with an older and grander riverside house. The path along the river and the side of the park is lined with lovely shade-giving mature trees. After the end of the park, it’s necessary to move inland slightly, following the Thames Path still, to cross footbridges over the River Wandle as it reaches the Thames. The path stays inland a bit longer as it skirts some new building and a refuse site (not smelly!) but soon returns to the river, only to leave it again to go around the Ship pub and under the Wandsworth Bridge. This is all more pleasant than it sounds!
After the bridge some steps are avoided by using the longer slope, making this a step-free route. Now the route heads east away from the river, between nicely landscaped new apartment blocks. The busy York Road A3205 is crossed using pedestrian lights, before turning up a residential street. This becomes a footpath under the railway, and then some more nice residential streets which lead gradually uphill towards Plough Road and the A3036 to Clapham Junction Station.
I was generally pleased with this route. I think it fulfilled my intentions whilst remaining pleasant and mostly traffic free. The only downside is that the zigzagging requires more careful navigation.

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