Walsun one

Slow Way not verified yet. Verify Walsun here.

This route has some access problems outlined by previous reviewers - photo shows one of the blockages. I’ll put up a revised version which sorts it out.

The footpath towards Walton Bridge near the Thames is currently completely overgrown and impassable. Hope the council will sort this out soon. The route north of the Thames does pass over a private road but I passed local people and they seemed friendly. There is a steep road over a bridge but generally the route is quite easy going.
I would recommend taking the Sunbury ferry if you plan a weekend slow ways.

We walked the route from Sunbury to Walton. Most of this route worked. A lot of it was following roads, but understandable in a semi urban area. There was an instance nearer the beginning where an alternate route in place would have made it slightly more off road - from Green Street via Croysdale Avenue, then follow the footpath to join with School Walk. The off road parts were pleasant following local footpaths - School Walk in Sunbury and across Watersplash farm fields in Shepperton. There were what I believe are called "frame barriers" along School Walk, narrowing access, which might impede double buggies, wheelchairs or mobility scooters. They footpaths were well used by dog walkers so felt very safe. There was a narrow bit of footpath between School Walk and the Watersplash path which would need care, alternative is to cross the road and then cross back again.
The part that took you down Felix Lane, went via River Ash Private Estate to Walton Bridge, but it was possible to walk through this - one part had a notice saying that a gate would be locked one day a year meaning you wouldn't be able to use that bit of the route on that day. This would need further checks for legality of use.
On leaving Walton Bridge to access Walton town centre the plotted route was not feasible as it took you down a dead end with a private house at the end. We retraced our steps and bypassed this part. But to be honest, you might as well just take the most direct route to the finish as it would have just been the last 5 minutes of the walk. Or alternatively, after crossing Walton bridge, go down to the river towpath and walk along there till you get to a convenient point to follow roads to town centre - would only add a small extra walk.

A pleasant walk, we walked from Sunbury to Walton and back again however a couple points where a bit questionable. At the end of Felix Lane near the Shepperton Marina, there was an open gateway which had a notice saying "This is not a right of way and this gate will be closed on Good Friday". This gateway lead past the Sunbury & Walton Sea Cadets Hall and then into Penny Lane. We walked through and were not challenged by the leadership team who were in the car park.

The directions on the Walton side of Walton Bridge is misleading as it directs you into The Ridgeway which is a dead end with no access out. We had to the traffic lights and turn left along Bridge Street and then onto Hepworth Way. This route would be ideal for persons requiring mobility aids.

I would suggest a slightly altered route and that would be to head down to the river bank on the Walton side and head towards Hampton Court direction and then over the footbridge at the entrance of Walton Marina and turn right up the broad steps to River Mount and continue straight up Bridge Street to the traffic lights. Turn right to the Walton waymark.

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