SheringhamCromer

Shecro one
Verified route

Verified Slow Way

Verified by 60.00% of reviewers

By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

8km/5mi

Ascent

196m

Descent

188m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Sheringham and Cromer.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Sheringham and Cromer.

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Status

This route has been reviewed by 5 people.

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

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

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Verified route

Route status - Live

Reviews - 5

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3) No (2)

Problems reported -  Access (1) Safety (1)

Downloads - 9

Surveys

What is this route like?

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Grade 2X based on 1 surveys Sign up or log in to survey this route.
Description Note
Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
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)
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)
Maybe present 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)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not 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)
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)
Maybe present 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)
Not 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)
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.

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: 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.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

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.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

Terrain

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

There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

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

30.0% of the route is paved (1)

10.0% of the route is muddy (1)

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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2X July 2023 by Alex Ross
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Sheringham
Grid Ref TG1576243054
Lat / Lon 52.94151° / 1.20963°
Easting / Northing 615,762E / 343,054N
What3Words envy.masterful.partner
Cromer
Grid Ref TG2138242023
Lat / Lon 52.92997° / 1.29242°
Easting / Northing 621,382E / 342,023N
What3Words splint.invented.shepherds

Shecro One's land is

Arable 9.8%
Intertidal flats 29.4%
Pasture 43.7%
Urban 17.1%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Hiking Historian

12 Jan 2022 Winter

Not sure how this route was verified, as chunks of it are unachievable due to coastal erosion, leading to footpaths vanishing.


Watkinson

31 Dec 2021 Winter

This route would be fine if it followed the waymarked coastal footpath but currently tries to take you across a closed clifftop footpath that is either impossible or dangerous to follow around East Runton.

At low tide an alternative is to walk from Sheringham to Cromer along the beach.


RuthieRoo

26 Sep 2021 Autumn

Great coastal route, tough going in places as steep steps up Beeston Bump but spectacular views all the way.


Black Squirrel

12 Sep 2021 Summer

Sheringham is a bustling North Norfolk coast town with plenty of places to eat and drink (crab is the speciality around here).

Starting at the railway station, head north towards the seafront and down to the lower promenade. There is step free access. Follow the promenade east past a first row of beach huts, to find a steep set of 59 steps to the right and a ramp leading uphill to the Norfolk Coast Path and cliff top. The cliff top path is quite rough, the cliffs themselves are fragile and prone to erosion, so follow any warning signs.

Continue over Beeston Bump. Here the path ascends and descends steeply with 33 steps on the Sheringham side and 66 steps on the Cromer side. Follow the coast path, passing a couple of caravan parks, with one awkward pinch point to arrive at West Runton. There are toilets and refreshments at West Runton. Continue following the coast path over the cliff tops and through another caravan site until reaching the main A149. So far, so good.

From this point, problems start to occur. The sections along the cliff top either side of East Runton Gap on the SlowWay map are not accessible. Although marked as public footpaths on the OS map, they are now cut off by dense bracken and caravans. So follow the Norfolk Coast Path along the A149 through East Runton village and onwards. The pavements here are very narrow and the traffic is quite heavy.

After East Runton, the Norfolk Coast Path takes a rather artificial route through yet another caravan park and across an open area which doubles as a car park and picnic area. The path is indistinct and quite often blocked with vehicles and picnickers. An alternative is to remain on good pavement alongside the A149 into Cromer.

On entering Cromer from the west, the signage for the railway station is non-existent. The SlowWay map takes Beach Road to the station.


Northernblue

30 Aug 2021 Summer

Picturesque enough, especially when going over the "bump" but later stages traverse a succession of caravan/camping sites, which is less interesting, and feels slightly intrusive. Path is generally good, being a mix of hard standing, trail, and grass, but a steep set of steps going up the bump renders it inaccessible to buggies and wheelchairs.


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