Pyecombe — Woodingdean

Pyewoo one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

13km/8mi

Ascent

298m

Descent

327m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Pyecombe and Woodingdean.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Pyecombe and Woodingdean.

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Reviews - 2

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2)

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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.

Maybe present Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
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)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
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)
Maybe present Long grass sections (1)
Maybe present Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Maybe present Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
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)
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)
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)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
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)
Present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
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)
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)
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?

Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

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

Narrowest part of path: no data

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: Clear (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

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

5.0% of the route is on roads (1)

5.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

15.0% of the route is paved (1)

5.0% of the route is muddy (1)

10.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

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3X December 2021 by Bostal Boy
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Pyecombe
Grid Ref TQ2922312657
Lat / Lon 50.89894° / -0.16374°
Easting / Northing 529,223E / 112,657N
What3Words unlucky.forensic.gadget
Woodingdean
Grid Ref TQ3551405849
Lat / Lon 50.83631° / -0.07685°
Easting / Northing 535,514E / 105,849N
What3Words arena.hairspray.jingles

Pyewoo One's land is

Arable 31.9%
Pasture 41.9%
Urban 25.3%
Woods 0.9%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Harry Holmes

22 Nov 2023 Autumn
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The route starts along a paved footpath on the side of an a-road for the first two miles, quickly opening up to expansive views of the Downs.

After passing Brighton football stadium, it enters a small wood of beech and sycamore.

It becomes slightly tricky to follow the right route through Sussex uni campus but only for a short time and Stanmer Wood makes it worthwhile.

Cutting down to Stanmer gives the opportunity for a pit stop at Stanmer Tea Rooms.

Once over Ditchling Road, secluded valleys take you on chalk paths towards Pyecombe.

The final stretch cuts over the golf club.

Bostal Boy

26 Dec 2021 Winter
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Walked on the morning after the winter solstice. The route starts following the village street to the junction with the busy A273. Crossing this road is unavoidable but caution is advised. Once over the road, a permissive bridle path heads briefly parallel to the main road then turns sharply to head uphill and onto the Downs. It crosses a golf course then follows farm tracks and field edges over undulating scenery. It passes through Lower Standean farmyard and past the impressive New Barn with its flint walls and half-hipped roof could only be in Sussex.

After crossing Ditchling Road the route heads into Stanmer Park towards the village which has a popular teashop. Heading away from the village up onto Richmond Hill, the grass path is steep and slippery when wet and muddy. Nice views of Stanmer House and Church from the top. The field is home to grazing cattle. The path then heads into the campus of Sussex University (worth a look round), passing through and out to Falmer village. There is a pub (The Swan) by the footbridge over the A27.

The final section is a tarmac cycle path alongside Falmer Road to Woodingdean.

This is a varied walk with plenty to see. Well signed and traced on the map. The path is easy to follow with several gates and one stile.

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