Saffron Walden — Thaxted

Saftha one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

16km/10mi

Ascent

210m

Descent

180m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Saffron Walden and Thaxted.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Saffron Walden and Thaxted.

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This route has been reviewed by 2 people.

This route has been flagged (1 times) for reasons relating to access.

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 2

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (1) No (1)

Problems reported -  Access (1)

Downloads - 10

Surveys

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Description Note
Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
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)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
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)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Maybe present Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
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)
Not present at time of survey 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)
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)
Maybe present 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)
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)
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)
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.

The narrowest part of the path is 60.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 40.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 30.0% (1)

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)

7.0% of the route is paved (1)

25.0% of the route is muddy (1)

45.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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4X May 2021 by Clare
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Saffron Walden
Grid Ref TL5387138501
Lat / Lon 52.02360° / 0.24123°
Easting / Northing 553,871E / 238,501N
What3Words coverings.contour.bumpy
Thaxted
Grid Ref TL6121730911
Lat / Lon 51.95333° / 0.34464°
Easting / Northing 561,217E / 230,911N
What3Words cheat.famines.measuring

Saftha One's land is

Arable 76.7%
Pasture 2.8%
Urban 15.9%
Woods 4.7%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Helen Glashier

24 May 2023 (edited 25 May 2023) Spring
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Route uses the Harcamlow Way which is well marked and maintained. It is not difficult to see on the ground. The route goes alongside a busy road at the beginning for about a mile when leaving Saffron Walden and is not pleasant but is safe in that the pavement is of sufficient width and extends for the whole distance. I felt that this was more than compensated for by the rest of the route and is the only way to get on to the Harcamlow Way without a long detour.
I have suggested an alternative route, sent separately, to avoid the necessity of walking along the busy Newport Road near Debden where there is no pavement or usable verge. This alternative route does not involve a significant change to the overall mileage. The photos show the point where the new route crosses Newport Road.
There is a Post Office Stores, bus stop and pub halfway at Debden if people wanted to make it a shorter walk, otherwise there is a bus service back to Saffron Walden from Thaxted.

Clare

15 May 2021 Spring
Report

An otherwise lovely route invalidated because it includes:
- a footpath that has been diverted
- a short but potentially hazardous section of road walking
- a brick wall that blocks the route
The route would ideally be updated as these issues can easily be avoided.

Would otherwise have awarded four stars.

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Distance

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Ascent

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Descent

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