Steyning — Partridge Green

Stepar one
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By Tony Gordon on 21 Apr 2021

Distance

11km/7mi

Ascent

85m

Descent

93m

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Reviews - 5

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (5)

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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

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Maybe present Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Maybe present Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present 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)
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)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Maybe present 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)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
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)
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)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present 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

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: Very clear (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.

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)

5.0% of the route is muddy (1)

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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2X March 2022 by Bostal Boy
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Start and end points

Steyning
Grid Ref TQ1754811282
Lat / Lon 50.88907° / -0.33013°
Easting / Northing 517,548E / 111,282N
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Partridge Green
Grid Ref TQ1894019077
Lat / Lon 50.95885° / -0.30781°
Easting / Northing 518,940E / 119,077N
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reviews

Srsaunders

13 Apr 2024 Spring
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Nice route mainly along the Downs Link, simple for navigation and mostly flat for walking. A couple of nice little places on the way for refreshments. Only issue is having to cross the fast busy A283 which isn't pleasant.

Strider

21 May 2023 Spring
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I walked from Partridge Green to Steyning.
Agree with other reviwers, 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. I enjoyed a stop with an excellent view at The Cabin at Berre, coffee, cakes, portaloos. The only drawback was that my feet were (literally) aching for a softer surface to walk on. Lots of snack stops.
The Downs Link is very suitable for wheels, but this route diverts into Steyning, using footpaths with steps (its the same going out of Steyning back onto the Link to Shoreham).

Pilea

26 Mar 2022 Spring
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This is a good route!.

Danravenellison

25 Mar 2022 Spring
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I agree with everything Bostal Boy has said!

This is a brilliant Slow Way. I'd not been to Steyning before and arriving into the town was a real treat. What a gorgeous small town. I'm coming back!.

Unfortunately it does include some steps and so is not fully accessible. I think someone local could design a version that would be usable by more people.

Bostal Boy

07 Mar 2022 Winter
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Walked from Partridge Green in early March.

This route follows uses the Downs Link the whole way to the outskirts of the Steyning, then residential streets to the finish at Steyning High Street. The Downs Link is a disused railway line repurposed and used by walkers, runner, cyclists and horse riders.

Popular, easy to follow, flat. There is the occasional gate along the way, designed to allow horses and cyclists through. Refreshments are available midway at Henfield on the route with more choice in the centre of the village about 1/2 mile off the route. There are plenty of benches along the route.

  • danravenellison

    Danravenellison

    25 Mar 2022

    I enjoyed this one. I do think there might be a way to avoid some of the steps. Maybe along King's Barn Lane?

  • Bostal Boy

    Bostal Boy

    25 Mar 2022

    Hi Dan. You are correct. The STEHUR route comes into Steyning via Kings Barn Lane. This is the official Downs Link route, a bit longer but completely accessible.

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