RochfordSouthend-on-Sea

Rocsou one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

7km/5mi

Ascent

24m

Descent

46m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Rochford and Southend-on-Sea.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Rochford and Southend-on-Sea.

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This route has been reviewed by 2 people.

This route has been flagged (2 times) for reasons relating to access.

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 2

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  No (2)

Problems reported -  Access (2)

Downloads - 3

Surveys

What is this route like?

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Description Note
Grade 5: Route includes technical and arduous terrain where there may be potentially impassable barriers if the correct equipment is not used or barriers which require assistance to overcome. Potential barriers must be photographed and described.
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.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Bus stop (0)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
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)
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 50.0cm (1)

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: Unclear in places (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.

50.0% 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)

50.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

30.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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5X July 2021 by Alex Thornton
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Rochford
Grid Ref TQ8731990460
Lat / Lon 51.58187° / 0.70225°
Easting / Northing 587,319E / 190,460N
What3Words snail.gates.metro
Southend-on-Sea
Grid Ref TQ8806985489
Lat / Lon 51.53697° / 0.71041°
Easting / Northing 588,069E / 185,489N
What3Words stop.props.goats

Rocsou One's land is

Arable 30.2%
Pasture 5.4%
Urban 64.5%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Jane Taylor

11 Sep 2023 Summer

Walked Rochford to Southend for a double check.
I agree with previous reviewer: the footpath along the border of Rochford/Southend, by Temple farm, is completely overgrown. The signage is mostly visible, but the path is now obliterated by waist high nettle, thistle, shrub and tree.

Further north, the bridle path which runs alongside the industrial estate between the river Roche and Tinkers Lane is just clear enough for a baby shetland to pass, but it’s really still crowded by foliage, and we were put off by a possible sighting of giant hogweed, so turned back. Soon after we met a dog walker who said her father had been stung by hogweed down that path.
After the footpath adventures we stayed east of the railway line rather than crossing at Eastern Avenue; this is because I don’t think the route as drawn has access to a path alongside the railway on the west side at Prittlewell.

With footpath clearance and a small tweak to stay to the east of the railway (and also to walk along the river Roche directly from the station at Rochford), this would be a decent route, but as it stands it’s not viable.


Alex Thornton

28 Jul 2021 Summer

Footpaths are awful, overgrown, not cleared through farmers fields and large dips and curbs, narrow access making it impossible for wheels.

Route is incorrect in two places, trying to use private roads or non existent footpaths.


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