Royston (Herts) — Foxton (South Cambridgeshire)

Royfox one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

14km/9mi

Ascent

37m

Descent

79m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Royston (Herts) and Foxton (South Cambridgeshire).

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Royston (Herts) and Foxton (South Cambridgeshire).

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This route has been reviewed by 1 person.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 1

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  No (1)

Problems reported -  Access (1)

Downloads - 4

Surveys

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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)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey 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)
Not present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Maybe present Stepping stones (1)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Maybe present Crops encroaching on path (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
Maybe present 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)
Not present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
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)
Present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
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)
Maybe present Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
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)
Maybe present Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Maybe present 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)
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.

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.

30.0% of the route is on roads (1)

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

30.0% of the route is paved (1)

50.0% of the route is muddy (1)

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

15.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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5X May 2021 by James.Truett
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Royston (Herts)
Grid Ref TL3538641231
Lat / Lon 52.05295° / -0.02691°
Easting / Northing 535,386E / 241,231N
What3Words stunner.physics.dozens
Foxton (South Cambridgeshire)
Grid Ref TL4089848752
Lat / Lon 52.11915° / 0.05652°
Easting / Northing 540,898E / 248,752N
What3Words crowned.mirroring.comedians

Royfox One's land is

Arable 49.6%
Other agricultural land 0.3%
Pasture 3.1%
Urban 47.1%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

review

Strider

10 Aug 2024 (edited 11 Aug 2024) Summer
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I walked from Royston to Foxton.
This is an easy to navigate, idyllic, beautiful walk.
But it needs modifying.
1.The path between Melborn and Meldreth train station is being repaired and is closed from 29/7/24 for 10-14 weeks. It was a long walk around.
2. The path behind Meldreth Post Office is not a Right of Way, there is a gate with 'Private No Entry'.. As it was 'locked' with a piece of string I passed through, but a long detour otherwise.
3. The path across Shepreth L-Moor is invisible, soggy, very overgrown with grass and reeds, only navigable by GPS. Very difficult walking. The accessible path is signposted around the Northern, drier edge of the Moor.
Too many problems, which although temporary/solvable, mean this is a fail.
I'm going to post an alternative which should solve these problems.

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