Southwater — Partridge Green

Soupar two
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By danravenellison on 24 Mar 2022

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Description

This is perhaps the very best way to get between Southwater and Partridge Green. The route follows the Downs Link which makes use of disused railway lines. It's flat, easy to follow and enjoyable.

This route option corrects a small accuracy issue with Soupar One and makes the route slightly more direct

This is perhaps the very best way to get between Southwater and Partridge Green. The route follows the Downs Link which makes use of disused railway lines. It's flat, easy to follow and enjoyable.

This route option corrects a small accuracy issue with Soupar One and makes the route slightly more direct

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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

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Reviews - 4

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

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Grade 1: Entirely smooth and compacted surfaces.
Access grade Y: Stile, step and obstacle free.		 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.

Maybe present 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)
Maybe present 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)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Maybe present Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

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Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
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Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not 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)
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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)
Not 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)
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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)
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)
Not 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)
Present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

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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: Very clear (1)

Successfully completed

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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

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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

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98.0% of the route is on roads (1)

3.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

100.0% of the route is paved (1)

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There is no data on long grass

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1Y May 2022 by Bostal Boy
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Start and end points

Southwater
Grid Ref TQ1569726274
Lat / Lon 51.02420° / -0.35167°
Easting / Northing 515,697E / 126,274N
What3Words parent.ringers.twinge
Partridge Green
Grid Ref TQ1894019077
Lat / Lon 50.95885° / -0.30781°
Easting / Northing 518,940E / 119,077N
What3Words margin.warp.kennels

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reviews

Strider

21 May 2023 Spring
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I walked from Southwater to Partridge Green.
This is a super route, very easy to navigate, you can put the phone/GPS away, lift your head up and enjoy the scenery. I did this walk as part of a walk to Shoreham and took the Downs Link practically all the way, the scenery gets better the further South you go. The bird song was fantastic, no traffic noise, few roads to cross, and, as mentioned by other reviewers a picnic stop at the old West Grinstead station. On this day volunteers were repairing several of the benches. The only drawback was that my feet were (literally) aching for a softer surface to walk on. Lots of snack stops.
Suitable for wheels of all kinds, flat with a good surface, no barriers or obstructions.

Bostal Boy

10 May 2022 Spring
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Walked on 9/5/2022. This route follows the Downslink trail from start to finish. It is an old railway line which has been repurposed as a cycle path, bridleway and footpath. It has been recently resurfaced to be usable in all weathers, all year round. The path is flat, straight and it would be impossible to get lost. The half-way point at the old West Grinstead station has picnic benches and interesting remnants from the days of the old steam railway. The Orchard Restaurant is just off the trail on the A272 for refreshments.

The trail is very pretty and peaceful, lined on both sides by mature trees and hedgerows, home to lots of wildlife. In May you can hear nightingales and cuckoos along the way.

There are no stiles or gates to negotiate along the way, and a nice café at the Southwater end, overlooking the lake at Southwater Country Park.

A very enjoyable route. As Pilea thinks it is Slow Ways perfection, I'll go along with that!.

Pilea

26 Mar 2022 Spring
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This is nearly a perfect Slow Way? The route follows the South Downs link which is a flat and easy to follow disused railway line that's used by walkers, horse riders and cyclists. Loved the trees along the route.

Danravenellison

24 Mar 2022 Spring
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This is a great Slow Way!.

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Distance

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Ascent

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Descent

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