Stevenage — Watton at Stone

Stewat one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

11km/7mi

Ascent

116m

Descent

87m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Stevenage and Watton at Stone.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Stevenage and Watton at Stone.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 18

Surveys

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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)
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)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Maybe present 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)
Not 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)
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)
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)
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)
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 60.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 25.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 25.0% (1)

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

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (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.

50.0% of the route is on roads (1)

50.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

50.0% of the route is paved (1)

40.0% of the route is muddy (1)

20.0% 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

Stevenage
Grid Ref TL2348324087
Lat / Lon 51.90166° / -0.20658°
Easting / Northing 523,483E / 224,087N
What3Words faded.pushed.behind
Watton at Stone
Grid Ref TL3020919292
Lat / Lon 51.85704° / -0.11068°
Easting / Northing 530,209E / 219,292N
What3Words fuels.adults.speech

Stewat One's land is

Arable 41.5%
Other agricultural land 0.8%
Pasture 6.0%
Urban 51.7%
Woods 0.1%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Christopher Lewis

05 Mar 2024 Winter
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The route is clear throughout the walk, and the section nearer to Watton-at-Stone is really enjoyable. In Stevenage, the route is still clear but perhaps less enjoyable as much of it passes through residential suburban areas.

Heather S.

11 Mar 2023 Winter
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A totally fine slow way. a bit long to get out of Stevenage but then you get to fantastic scenic farmland and woodlands all the way to Watton at stone. Road walking on only quiet roads. As there had been rain all week, there were puddles and mud, but all were traversible with minor detours through the wood.

Strider

21 Jan 2023 Winter
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I walked from Watton at Stone to Stevenage on a sunny but very cold day in January.
Watton is a pretty village, the walk starts with roadside pavement walking until just past the station where it cuts into a field behind a hedge. Then a farm track along open fields, past a farm and some houses to to Stocking Grove woods. Up to now the mud had been frozen and tarmac-like, in the sheltered woods there was deep mud and puddles. A path better suited to dry summer weather. There is a walk in a road through Raffin Green, but it had some verges and was very quiet. There is a beautiful church at Datchworth. No shops or pub. The walk out of the village is along a verge/ field edge but it is quite a step up to get off the road onto the verge. The views were far and the skies huge. Another farm track down to the railway and under a bridge into Stevenage outskirts. There is a monotonous road for a short while before reaching nice paths alongside cycle paths, no road crossing, lots of underpasses and always slightly away from the traffic makes the pavement walking quite pleasant. The station is through the leisure centre, places to eat near the cinema on the opposite side of the station.
Muddy when wet, I'm glad most was frozen solid when I did the walk, but it will be slippy in the wet.
Not for wheels, narrow verges, big steps and steep (25%) in places.
A good walk, open views and quaint buildings. Some woodlands. Town walking is mostly away from traffic.

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