Stanwell Moor — Ashford (Spelthorne)

Staash two
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By Jane Taylor on 14 Nov 2022

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Description

Improved version of Staash One. At the Stanwell Moor end I've swopped out a big chunk of the Horton Road for a good quality footpath/cycle path; and at Stanwell I've taken out the inaccessible, blocked and unfriendly footpath around the back of the houses, and routed across the local recreation ground and around the residential street in front of the houses instead. I've kept the footpath between Park Road and the recreation ground, which is better used, I didn't find it so unwelcoming, and it does cut out a considerable chunk of road.
Elsewhere I've tightened up the route line and indicated crossing points

Improved version of Staash One. At the Stanwell Moor end I've swopped out a big chunk of the Horton Road for a good quality footpath/cycle path; and at Stanwell I've taken out the inaccessible, blocked and unfriendly footpath around the back of the houses, and routed across the local recreation ground and around the residential street in front of the houses instead. I've kept the footpath between Park Road and the recreation ground, which is better used, I didn't find it so unwelcoming, and it does cut out a considerable chunk of road.
Elsewhere I've tightened up the route line and indicated crossing points

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Reviews - 3

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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

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

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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)
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Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
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)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey 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)
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)
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 walking East 4.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 6.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 3.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (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 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

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60.0% of the route is on roads (1)

60.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

60.0% of the route is paved (1)

10.0% of the route is muddy (1)

2.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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Stanwell Moor
Grid Ref TQ0415174785
Lat / Lon 51.46247° / -0.50215°
Easting / Northing 504,151E / 174,785N
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Ashford (Spelthorne)
Grid Ref TQ0658571930
Lat / Lon 51.43635° / -0.46798°
Easting / Northing 506,585E / 171,930N
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reviews

Aamwalk

10 Oct 2023 Autumn
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I walked Ashford to Stanwell Moor as part of a loop made of three routes on a warn autumn afternoon.

From the Ashford rail station you climb a set stairs to get to church road bridge over the line. There is a longer route to the right if you are unable to do the stairs.

Otherwise, It is a straightforward route that is easy to follow and uses pavements and tarmacked paths. Mostly it is residencial streets. There is a small park (Scott Freeman Garden) and info board (see photo).

At Stanwell it goes through a housing estate and should then follow a path by the reservoir fence, but was partially overgrown, I could have pushed my way through, but decided to use the Town Road instead. It was visible clearer from the other end (see photos).

At the Stanwell Moor end I do love the river that runs along the residencial Hithermoor road (see photo under review of stahou).

Only three stars as though a straightforward route to follow less green spaces than other routes in the area.

Strider

06 May 2023 Spring
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I walked from Stanwell Moor to Ashford.
I gave 4* but 3½ really, quite road based and hemmed in footpaths. But, as off road and direct as possible with some very nice parts.
Starting in Stanwell Moor I ate lunch on a nice bench on a green 300m from the start. A cycle path takes you past the King George Reservoir then over the A3044 and along Park Road with a tricky crossing on a corner. Then around the Stains Reservoir along a narrow path beginning to get overgrown. It is a pity you cant see the reservoirs just high grassy banks. Roadside walking to Ashford station (roadworks at the station May 23). Lots of shops a bit past the station.
Stanwell Moor is very quiet, I'd walked from Iver to Ashford via Stanwell making this a lovely station to station walk.
No specific barriers to wheels but the path past Stains Reservoir is very narrow.

Jane Taylor

14 Nov 2022 Autumn
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Walked Stanwell Moor to Ashford.
Reasonably direct route which makes the most of the available options.
Mostly firm pavement or asphalt path; one section of footpath at Stanwell (photo) is narrower and may be a bit muddy and rubbish strewn in places. However as there isn’t much ‘off road’ on this route it provides variety, and there are sheep on the other side of the fence (photo).
There are refreshments at the big A30 road junction.
Steps at Ashford station, these can be avoided by walking round on the road.

A big improvement on Staash One imo!.

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Distance

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Ascent

23 m

Descent

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