Twyford (Wokingham)Maidenhead

Twymai one
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Verified by 83.33% of reviewers

By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

16km/10mi

Ascent

53m

Descent

71m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Twyford (Wokingham) and Maidenhead.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Twyford (Wokingham) and Maidenhead.

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This route has been reviewed by 6 people.

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

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Verified route

Route status - Live

Reviews - 6

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (5) No (1)

Problems reported -  Accuracy (1)

Downloads - 19

Surveys

What is this route like?

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Description Note
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)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present 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.

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)
Maybe present 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)
Unacceptable road walking (0)
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)
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?

Not 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: 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)

20.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

20.0% of the route is paved (1)

60.0% of the route is muddy (1)

5.0% 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 February 2023 by Berkshire Walker
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Twyford (Wokingham)
Grid Ref SU7903775791
Lat / Lon 51.47557° / -0.86334°
Easting / Northing 479,037E / 175,791N
What3Words sensitive.landscape.sport
Maidenhead
Grid Ref SU8903381171
Lat / Lon 51.52245° / -0.71810°
Easting / Northing 489,033E / 181,171N
What3Words prop.brings.cure

Twymai One's land is

Arable 35.2%
Pasture 28.4%
Urban 36.4%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Berkshire Walker

18 Feb 2023 Winter

An enjoyable mainly traffic free and quiet route, especially the rural middle section between Ruscombe and Lillibrooke Manor, taking in several pretty villages, old manors, and historic churches, with plenty of wildlife, and a few country pubs on route. Section through suburban Maidenhead less interesting as expected.


Martin Ellis

18 Sep 2022 Summer

Twyford to Maidenhead (Twymai 1) review.

A straightforward Slow Way between conurbations that does a good job of keeping to footpaths where possible.

From Twyford train station it’s a short urban walk to the rail bridge (Photo 1) and onto footpaths.

There were horses grazing on the approach into Waltham St. Lawrence (Photo 2). There is a village break point at The Bell pub.

The Slow Way continues through woods with grazing sheep (Photo 3) and across Shottesbrooke Park (Photo 4).

There’s another break point at White Waltham, at The Beehive.

The approach into Maidenhead is along footpaths that skirt a farm and Lillibrooke Manor. As pointed out in other reviews, the footpath by the manor drive is not obvious from the Maidenhead direction (Photo 5, on the left).

The urban walk into Maidenhead follows the cycle route to the train station, via a park; and then to the town centre.


Jane Taylor

03 Jun 2022 Spring

Walked Twyford to Maidenhead. I really enjoyed this route and am happy to recommend it.

It is drawn a little roughly, but I didn’t have any problems following it and going the right way.

The controversial misrouting, which others have commented on, is at Lillibrook Manor. I think it’s the result of the public right of way being moved from the main driveway, to the field alongside, at some point in the past, but OS maps hasn’t caught up and still shows it coming up the main drive. In addition, the finger post which ought to help is covered in foliage and practically invisible. So … at Lillibrook Manor follow the path in the field alongside the main gravel drive, whichever direction you are coming from! (2nd photo is the entry point).

At Twyford I found the best refreshments were at a cycle shop called the Bia Hub, that has a cafe too!! It is a few metres off the route, on Waltham Road, near to the railway station. Can recommend (1st photo). There wasn’t anything at the station.

After leaving Twyford and walking along a road (pavement) for a while, there comes the start of an absolutely gorgeous series of woodland, field and lane which emerges in due course at Waltham St Lawrence. Here there is an excellent pub serving food. Slow Ways don’t get better than this!

Leaving Waltham St Lawrence the route now heads to White Waltham. It passes through a landscaped estate at Shottesbrook, where sheep safely graze. At White Waltham you arrive at the cricket ground; there is a pub here, the Beehive.

Maidenhead outskirts are still some way to go but I could feel they were on the way as the road gets busier. More fields and Lillibrook Manor (already discussed).

The rest of the route is through Maidenhead suburbs, past the railway station, to the meeting point in the centre of town. I found the walk here was direct and purposeful, with a quiet underpass dealing with the A404(M) which barges through on it’s way to High Wycombe.

All in all I found this to be an excellent Slow Way with good paths, refreshments and interesting places to see.
There are some stiles and kissing gates.


Petr Sadilek

27 Mar 2022 Spring

I found this route enjoyable and relatively easy to follow. It manages to avoid walking near busy roads and a railway line between Twyford to Maidenhead. As already mentioned by others, many parts of this route can be muddy and I could just about manage to follow it without wading through pools of water after nearly two weeks of no rain. The only spot where I was misled was close to Maidenhead at Lillibrooke Manor where I entered a graveled road via a wide gate only to find 50m down the road that there is no exit and I had to climb a fence to get to the stile next to it.


SofaJockey

16 Jul 2021 Summer

The general route is a good one but it is poorly drawn. At one point I mistakenly wandered into private grounds because the route omitted highlighting a side-path that skirted private grounds (in White Waltham).


Lisa Matthews

30 Apr 2021 Spring

This is a good route and was almost exactly 10 miles. The earliest you pass a pub is just over 6 miles (if walking from Maidenhead to Twyford direction) at Waltham St. Lawrence. After this the route can be very muddy if there has been recent rainfall. The route is flat but varied, walking through town footpaths, fields and woods.


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