Steyning — Hurstpierpoint
Stehur one
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Description
This is a Slow Ways route connecting Steyning and Hurstpierpoint.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Steyning and Hurstpierpoint.
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Status
This route has been reviewed by 1 person.
This route has been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to access.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 1
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - No (1)
Problems reported - Access (1)
Downloads - 6
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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. |
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Facilities
Facilities in the middle third of this route.
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Accessibility
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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: Clear (1)
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10.0% of the route is on roads (1)
5.0% of the route is lit at night (1)
15.0% of the route is paved (1)
25.0% of the route is muddy (1)
10.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
10.0% of the route is through long grass (1)
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Geography information system (GIS) data
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Start and end points
Steyning
Grid Ref
TQ1754811282
Lat / Lon
50.88907° / -0.33013°
Easting / Northing
517,548E / 111,282N
What3Words
lyrics.ballparks.devalued
Hurstpierpoint
Grid Ref
TQ2801016505
Lat / Lon
50.93379° / -0.17963°
Easting / Northing
528,010E / 116,505N
What3Words
bump.overhaul.rave
Stehur One's land is
| Steyning | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | TQ1754811282 |
| Lat / Lon | 50.88907° / -0.33013° |
| Easting / Northing | 517,548E / 111,282N |
| What3Words | lyrics.ballparks.devalued |
| Hurstpierpoint | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | TQ2801016505 |
| Lat / Lon | 50.93379° / -0.17963° |
| Easting / Northing | 528,010E / 116,505N |
| What3Words | bump.overhaul.rave |
| Arable | 27.8% |
| Pasture | 55.9% |
| Urban | 16.3% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
review
Bostal Boy
15 Jan 2022Walked from Hurst to Steyning in the middle of January. The first half of the route to Henfield is across and around fields, plus farm tracks and quiet lanes. There are several kissing gates, some steps, footbridges and a couple of stiles.
From Henfield to Steyning, the route mainly follows the Downslink, a popular cycle and bridle path which uses the route of an old disused railway line. Once at the edge of Steyning, the route uses quiet residential streets to the historic centre of the village.
Henfield (which really ought to be a Slow Ways hub) is a large village with all amenities at the half way point.
There are two changes I would make to this route to improve its rating, one is essential. The bridge across the A23 by Wanbarrow Farm is not a public right of way. I found it blocked by a large steel gate (pictured #5) with no practical way around for walkers. I hopped over the wooden fence topped with barbed wire at the side, but I wouldn't recommend it.
Further on, there is another section which diverts off the Downslink onto a footpath past Wyckham Farm. This goes through a field which is completely waterlogged at this time of year. The diversion is no quicker and doesn't pass anything of particular interest. I have tried it so you don't have to. Stick to the Downslink.
Overall, this is an enjoyable walk, but I have rated it 1* due to the major access issue, otherwise it is a 4* route. It is low-lying through the catchment area of the River Adur so you can expect muddy sections any time of the year, but especially in the winter. I will upload a STEHUR Two to address the two main access issues.
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Dan_Hurst
02 Jun 2023@Bostal Boy I haven't walked this whole route but just to note your access issue can be solved more easily (less diversion) by talking the path alongside Cutters Brook before Bullfinch Lane, which goes through an underpass under the A23.
Bostal Boy
03 Jun 2023Ok. Thanks Dan. That's good to know. I'll check it out. M
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