Tadley — Aldermaston Wharf

Tadald two
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By Berkshire Walker on 20 Jan 2024

Distance

8km/5mi

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Tadley and Aldermaston Wharf, a safer alternative to Tadald One avoiding dangerous walking on roads using footpaths and quiet lanes instead

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Tadley and Aldermaston Wharf, a safer alternative to Tadald One avoiding dangerous walking on roads using footpaths and quiet lanes instead

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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

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Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

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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)
Not 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)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 40.0cm (1)

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: 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.

5.0% of the route is on roads (1)

1.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

5.0% of the route is paved (1)

50.0% of the route is muddy (1)

20.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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4X January 2024 by Berkshire Walker
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Start and end points

Tadley
Grid Ref SU5990362061
Lat / Lon 51.35447° / -1.14113°
Easting / Northing 459,903E / 162,061N
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Aldermaston Wharf
Grid Ref SU6012967345
Lat / Lon 51.40196° / -1.13699°
Easting / Northing 460,129E / 167,345N
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reviews

Petr Sadilek

27 Jul 2024 Summer
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Aldermaston to Tadley

A most enjoyable route from start to finish. I was lucky to have dry ground conditions in July and it has not been raining recently. Some sections could be a bit muddy at other times though. Footpaths on the route are mostly wide enough, grassy and protected by a canopy of trees.

The slow way is so well chosen that I didn't need to retrace my steps at any point, which is unusual for me. It goes to show that it is easy to guess where the route will be heading next and it is easy to follow.

Kissing gates can be a bit narrow at times as shown on the first photo. The second photo shows the beginning of Padworth Common Nature Reserve from Rectory Road.

Martin Ellis

17 Jun 2024 Spring
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Tadley to Aldermaston Wharf 2 (Tadald 2) review.

A relaxing walk that makes good use of woodland paths and quiet lanes; avoiding the traffic-heavy main roads south of Reading.

The route out of Tadley crosses Tadley Common (Photo 1). Don’t be surprised to meet the occasional cow, as they are allowed to roam the common ground.

The Slow Way continues through a copse and along the edge of the extensive Benyon’s Inclosure (Photo 2). The woodland has permissive paths so could be explored for a longer walk.

A short stretch of the busy Reading Road has a pavement (Photo 3). It is then back to enjoying the woods at Padworth Common. A grassy lane leads to the attractive St John the Baptist Church (Photo 4).

The walk to the Kennet & Avon Canal passes by many grazing horses (Photo 5). There are a series of bridges over the thundering water from the weir (Photo 6), including a salmon ‘fish ladder.’

The Slow Way crosses the canal via a lifting bridge, and ends at Aldermaston Wharf train station.

Berkshire Walker

20 Jan 2024 Winter
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This Slow Ways route connecting Tadley and Aldermaston Wharf is a safer alternative to Tadald One, avoiding dangerous walking on roads at Padworth Common.

I walked from the train station at Aldermaston to Tadley. There is a tea room and pub close to the station. There are no facilities on the route, but there are shops, cafes and pubs at Tadley, and regular buses to Basingstoke train station.

Unfortunately the bridge over the canal at Aldermaston Wharf was closed for repair so I had to divert on alternative rights of way to rejoin the route at Padworth Church, but the bridge will reopen in March 2024.

It is a pleasant mainly rural route using rights of way and quiet lanes. Highlights are the Kennet & Avon Canal and river at Aldermaston, the pretty Norman Church at Padworth and the woodland, ponds and heathland at Padworth and Tadley Commons.

Some sections especially on the Commons were muddy, boggy and icy when I walked the route in January 2024. There are numerous kissing gates. It would not be suitable for bikes, pushchairs or wheelchairs.

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Ascent

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Descent

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