RickmansworthNorthwood

Ricnor one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

5km/3mi

Ascent

52m

Descent

83m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Rickmansworth and Northwood.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Rickmansworth and Northwood.

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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

This route has potentially been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to safety.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2) Maybe (1)

Problems reported -  Safety (1)

Downloads - 13

Surveys

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Description Note
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.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Not present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
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)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not 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)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not 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)
Not 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)
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)
Not 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.

The narrowest part of the path is 40.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 6.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 25.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 12.0% (1)

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

10.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

20.0% of the route is paved (1)

15.0% of the route is muddy (1)

15.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

7.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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3X May 2022 by Strider
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Rickmansworth
Grid Ref TQ0600794441
Lat / Lon 51.63881° / -0.46952°
Easting / Northing 506,007E / 194,442N
What3Words glad.alarm.change
Northwood
Grid Ref TQ0923791459
Lat / Lon 51.61138° / -0.42380°
Easting / Northing 509,237E / 191,459N
What3Words client.tries.riches

Ricnor One's land is

Green urban 0.2%
Pasture 9.0%
Urban 90.8%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Matt S

14 Jan 2024 Winter

This route was walked in November 2023. It was walked from Northwood in the direction of Rickmansworth.

After leaving Northwood Underground Station and crossing over Green Lane, walk on to Eastbury Road. Take the first footpath on your left that follows alongside the Metropolitan Line. Cross over the railway footbridge on your left, which involves ascending and descending a number of steps. Continue on footpaths until you reach the Batchworth Heath area, where Rickmansworth Road meets the junction of Batchworth Lane. This is a busy junction and there are no dedicated crossing points, so please take care. Walk along the London Road, in front of Ye Olde Greene Manne pub. There are no pavements for this section, but plenty of room to walk on the grass. Turn right on to Park Close. You will then see a footpath entrance on your left which leads on to the grounds of Moor Park Golf Club. The footpath takes you directly across the golf course, which felt a little hazadous at times. The path is marked by a series of white posts. They are sometimes quite difficult to spot and the route is not entirely obvious. You definitely have right of access through the golf course, but I got the distinct impression that the golfers didn't love having us there! When you exit the golf course, cross over Moor Lane and head towards Batchworth roundabout. Go through the grounds of St Mary's Church and you're back in the centre of Rickmansworth.

Things to note: there are lots of steps on the footbridge that crosses the Metropolitan line, plus the footpath is partially blocked by a large tree at one point. For these reasons, the route is not suitable for wheelchair users. Crossing the golf course did not feel particularly relaxing.


Strider

27 May 2022 Spring

I walked from Rickmansworth to Northwood
There is a short road section past the lovely church and not so lovely roundabout before entering Moor Park golf course. The path is easy to follow with yellow arrows on tall white posts. Talking to one of the members, she says that walkers were very welcome and would be safe if they stuck to the marked path. Rooks and Geese seem to like the path and there are lakes near the end. I did not have to wait at all. There is a narrow walkway to The Green Manne and Batchworth Heath. Following the London Loop sign there are some woods with muddy paths, steep in places. Cut-through paths keep you away from roads but are made very narrow by trees on the path. There is a bridge over the tube line with lots of steps. The path carries on alongside the line to Northwood station.
This was a lovely walk with lots of greenery and little roadside walking. I enjoyed it, I much prefer greenery over roads. Not for wheels.


Matt

30 Apr 2021 (edited 27 Jun 2023) Spring

About 1.5 Km of this route is along roads - with footpaths. There are two crossings at very busy junctions without pedestrian aids such as zebra crossings or traffic islands. 2 Km of the route runs through two adjacent, and popular, golf courses. The (well-marked) footpath criss-crosses the fairway five times. At the busy time I walked this route I found myself waiting several minutes at each fairway crossing, for the golfers to move on.
Near the end of the route there are three steep flights of steps, where it crosses the railway line, that render it impassable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters (see photos), though these steps can be avoided by turning off the route and using the street parallel to the line, to get to Northwood station.
This was the first time I have walked along this route and I doubt I would walk it again, unless it were to revise some element of this review, or to gather data for a survey.


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