Stapleford Abbots — Brentwood

Stabren two
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By Strider on 09 Mar 2024

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Description

This route is a modified version of Stabren One. It avoids the access issues and includes more green space walking at the Brentwood end.
From the church in Stapleford Abbotts the path goes across fields and next to hedges. The gap onto Curtis Mill Lane is slightly hidden behind mounds of wood chippings, keep left. Curtis Mill lane is a well made track. Turn left as if to enter Curtis Mill Cottage, there is a bridle path on the right. This path, mostly used by deer, was very wet after a very wet February 2024, hopefully this will dry out. This takes you to a lane with verges to avoid the traffic. More open field walking but with no clear path towards the motorway. You have to cross a construction track then pass under the motorway. More fields, tracks, and short road sections lead to the beautiful Mores Woodland. Then the Pilgrim's Lane takes you to and into Brentwood outskirts. A nice path alongside a golf course takes you to suburban roads toward the town centre. A cycle path takes you to the high street.
Lots of stiles (some rickety), narrow bridges, ditches, and mud in winter

This route is a modified version of Stabren One. It avoids the access issues and includes more green space walking at the Brentwood end.
From the church in Stapleford Abbotts the path goes across fields and next to hedges. The gap onto Curtis Mill Lane is slightly hidden behind mounds of wood chippings, keep left. Curtis Mill lane is a well made track. Turn left as if to enter Curtis Mill Cottage, there is a bridle path on the right. This path, mostly used by deer, was very wet after a very wet February 2024, hopefully this will dry out. This takes you to a lane with verges to avoid the traffic. More open field walking but with no clear path towards the motorway. You have to cross a construction track then pass under the motorway. More fields, tracks, and short road sections lead to the beautiful Mores Woodland. Then the Pilgrim's Lane takes you to and into Brentwood outskirts. A nice path alongside a golf course takes you to suburban roads toward the town centre. A cycle path takes you to the high street.
Lots of stiles (some rickety), narrow bridges, ditches, and mud in winter

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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)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
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)
Not present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

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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)
Maybe present 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)
Present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 40.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 12.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 11.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 5.0% (1)

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.

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.

15.0% of the route is on roads (1)

15.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

20.0% of the route is paved (1)

30.0% of the route is muddy (1)

15.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

10.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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Stapleford Abbots
Grid Ref TQ 50095 96099
Lat / Lon 51.64367° / 0.16784°
Easting / Northing 550,094E / 196,099N
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Brentwood
Grid Ref TQ5962793866
Lat / Lon 51.62098° / 0.30449°
Easting / Northing 559,627E / 193,866N
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Distance

14km/9mi

Ascent

136 m

Descent

100 m

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