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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Totton and Southampton.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Totton and Southampton.
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Status
This route has been reviewed by 5 people.
This route has potentially been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to accuracy.
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Information
Route status - Live
Reviews - 5
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (4) Maybe (1)
Problems reported - Accuracy (1)
Downloads - 9
Surveys
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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. |
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Facilities
Facilities in the middle third of this route.
Challenges
Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.
Obstacles
Obstacles on this route.
Accessibility
Is this route step and stile free?
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
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Recommended by an expert
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Terrain
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100.0% of the route is on roads (1)
There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night
100.0% of the route is paved (1)
There is no data on muddiness
10.0% 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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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Totton
Grid Ref
SU3611513407
Lat / Lon
50.91899° / -1.48759°
Easting / Northing
436,115E / 113,407N
What3Words
kicks.drop.occupy
Southampton
Grid Ref
SU4130612214
Lat / Lon
50.90792° / -1.41388°
Easting / Northing
441,306E / 112,214N
What3Words
boxing.pops.garage
Totsou One's land is
Totton | |
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Grid Ref | SU3611513407 |
Lat / Lon | 50.91899° / -1.48759° |
Easting / Northing | 436,115E / 113,407N |
What3Words | kicks.drop.occupy |
Southampton | |
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Grid Ref | SU4130612214 |
Lat / Lon | 50.90792° / -1.41388° |
Easting / Northing | 441,306E / 112,214N |
What3Words | boxing.pops.garage |
Marshes | 10.6% |
Urban | 89.4% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Laura Zurowski
30 Mar 2024As other reviewers have noted, this is a noisy walk along a heavily traveled roadway that has a combination of industrial and commercial businesses. There is a bit of a residential section right as you leave Southampton, but that's about it. The reason I'm giving this route 4 stars is that if you're at all interested in transportation infrastructure, these 6kms offer a real smorgasbord! :-) I'm not a cyclist, but it was amazing to see how designated bike & pedestrian lanes/sidewalks can be incorporated into an area that has heavy vehicle traffic. It was also very nice to reach the end and find a nice coffee shop for a bit of refreshment and battery recharge. Photos of the traveling conditions (because there were a few hiccups along the way) will be included in my survey.
Karen M
27 Mar 2022This is not an attractive walk but it is definitely the most efficient way to walk from Totton to Southampton and is very safe and accessible. Whilst one is walking beside the main road there is good separation from the traffic, and whilst some of the pavements are shared between pedestrians and cyclists we did not find this to be a problem.
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MarkB
18 Mar 2022As per my reply to another review, it's a route I've walked and cycled many many times. It's definitely not a pretty route, and next/near to busy roads the whole way but if you are trying to walk from Southampton to anywhere in the New Forest then this is certainly the most direct route avoiding Ferries.
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James Brown
28 Apr 2021 (edited 27 Jun 2023)Most direct route, but I wouldn't like to walk this way, as though you are not directly on the side of the A35 you are walking parallel to it along main cycle route and through industrial sites. Main car and cycle network out of Southampton, so not really walker friendly or enjoyable.
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MarkB
18 Mar 2022A route I've walked and cycled many many times. It's definitely not a pretty route, and next/near to busy roads the whole way but if you are trying to walk from Southampton to anywhere in the New Forest then this is certainly the most direct route avoiding Ferries.
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