Sunbury-on-ThamesKingston

Sunkin one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

9km/6mi

Ascent

28m

Descent

31m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Sunbury-on-Thames and Kingston.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Sunbury-on-Thames and Kingston.

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This route has been reviewed by 5 people.

This route has been flagged (1 times) for reasons relating to access.

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Verified route

Route status - Live

Reviews - 5

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4) Maybe (1)

Problems reported -  Access (1)

Downloads - 10

Surveys

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Description Note
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.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey 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)
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)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not 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)
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)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
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)
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 60.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 4.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 5.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 3.0% (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.

60.0% of the route is on roads (1)

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

96.0% of the route is paved (1)

4.0% of the route is muddy (1)

4.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Sunbury-on-Thames
Grid Ref TQ1011070005
Lat / Lon 51.41838° / -0.41789°
Easting / Northing 510,110E / 170,005N
What3Words count.encounter.fever
Kingston
Grid Ref TQ1824269533
Lat / Lon 51.41250° / -0.30115°
Easting / Northing 518,242E / 169,533N
What3Words credit.slows.sleep

Sunkin One's land is

Green urban 37.3%
Urban 43.8%
Water 18.9%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


JohnMyerson

05 Oct 2023 Autumn

I started at Sunbury (Tesco) having got the 216 bus from Kingston. Access to the south side of the station was via the roundabout subways and Green Lane to Downside (avoiding the station footbridge). There were mainly quiet residential roads to Lower Sunbury. The footpath alongside Sunbury Court was fine but I imagine that it's muddy after rain. A little annoying that the pavement in Lower Hampton Road swaps sides a couple of times. There are occasional views of the Thames (e.g. at private footbridge to Platt's Eyot. There are interesting buildings in Hampton Village including Garrick's Temple and seats alongside the river. Pedestrian lights to cross Hampton Court Road before entering Bushy Park by gate. The gates are currently locked between 8am and 10:30pm. A lovely part of the walk through the trees. There's a café just north of the Diana Fountain and toilets en route next to the children's playground. At the Kingston end there are cafés in Church Grove and across the bridge in All Saints Church. There are toilets in John Lewis and the Bentall Centre (2nd floor). Note that Cromwell Road Bus Station is closed until Summer 2024 for rebuilding and bus stops have been moved (https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/improvements-and-projects/kingston-cromwell-road-bus-station).


Teddington Troubadour

25 Jul 2023 Summer

Agree with Stryder. I walked Kingston to Sunbury, it starts well but for those on wheels, it would soon become a bit of a nightmare around Hampton Waterworks where the footway narrows significantly; see photos. Bushy Park is lovely though and the walk has interesting views at times over the river at Hampton. I didn't stop and did it in 1h 45 mins. Yes, I would walk it again if needing to go to Staines or thereabouts. The route is safe and accurate but not suitable for wheelchairs as sections are narrow or overgrown.


Jane Taylor

16 May 2023 Spring

Direct no-nonsense route, well drawn.

Walked Sunbury to Kingston. The first half is residential streets and a long stretch on a B road, pavements and trees make this section tolerable. After refreshments at the Jolly Coopers in Hampton the second half through Bushy Park went very well.

Steps at Sunbury, some narrow pavements and gates. Good refreshments at half way marked.

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    JohnMyerson

    05 Oct 2023

    Cromwell Bus Station in Kingston is closed for rebuilding. Some bus stops have moved. See https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/improvements-and-projects/kingston-cromwell-road-bus-station for details.

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Strider

13 May 2023 Spring

I walked from Kingston to Sunbury
3½ stars really as to good bits are very good but the rest is average.
From Kingston station there is a short walk though a shopping area to the bridge across the Thames across some busy roads then into Bushey Park. It was good to see the deer quite close up, the jackdaws will also come close but loose interest if you have no food. A lovely walk along a lime tree avenue, this is a beautiful park. Exiting onto the busy A308 Thames Street with some interesting houses then down the quieter Lower Hampton Road past waterworks. This is a long road and unfortunately the pavement narrows regularly so you have to cross from one side to the other several times, annoying, but not difficult. There is then a narrow muddy path by a ditch, followed by suburban streets to the station at Sunbury.
The Shepperton platform side is where you approach but the London platform is over a stepped footbridge.
A wheel friendly route is easily done by avoiding the muddy path along the parallel French Street; and accessing the station (shops and busses) from the other side via the roundabout underpass then along the A308 Staines Road for a short distance.
A good, flat, direct, easy to navigate route with Bushey Park the highlight.


James Emmans

17 Nov 2021 Autumn

A easy flat walk with a poor section along drainage ditch next to Sunbury Court. Some gravel paths in Busy Park and the access gates are heavy to open. One busy zebra crossing close to Kingston Bridge. Some short sections of narrow paths.


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