Wantage — Abingdon

Wanabi one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

18km/11mi

Ascent

64m

Descent

102m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Wantage and Abingdon.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Wantage and Abingdon.

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Status

This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

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Verified route

Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 9

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 2 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (2)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (2)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (2)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (2)
Vegan restaurant (0)
Accommodation (0)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (2)
Maybe present Campsite (2)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (2)
Maybe present Free wifi (2)
Maybe present Public phone (2)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (2)
Not present at time of survey Train station (2)
Present at time of survey Bench (2)
Picnic table (0)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (2)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (2)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (2)
Not present at time of survey Wading (2)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (2)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (2)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (2)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (2)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (2)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (2)
Maybe present Likely to flood (2)
Maybe present Long grass sections (2)
Present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (2)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (2)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (2)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (2)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (2)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (2)
Not present at time of survey Gates (2)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (2)
Cycle barriers (0)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (2)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (2)
Not present at time of survey Fords (2)
Present at time of survey Narrow bridges (2)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (2)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (2)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (2)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (2)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (2)
Present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (2)
Present at time of survey Railway crossings (2)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (2)
Present at time of survey Cattle possible (2)
Maybe present Horses possible (2)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (2)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (2)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (2)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (2)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (2)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (2)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (2)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (2)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (2)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (2)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (2)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (2)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (2)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 60.0cm (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 20.0% (2)

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (2)

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.

20.0% of the route is on roads (2)

25.0% of the route is lit at night (2)

47.5% of the route is paved (2)

10.0% of the route is muddy (2)

7.5% of the route is over rough ground (2)

5.0% of the route is through long grass (2)

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2 surveys

Information from verified surveys.

4X May 2021 by Neil Patrick McColl
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4X July 2023 by Martin McGovern
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Geography information system (GIS) data

Total length

Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Wantage
Grid Ref SU3982887903
Lat / Lon 51.58858° / -1.42649°
Easting / Northing 439,828E / 187,903N
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Abingdon
Grid Ref SU4979097050
Lat / Lon 51.67003° / -1.28141°
Easting / Northing 449,790E / 197,050N
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Wanabi One's land is

Arable 43.6%
Moors 4.1%
Pasture 20.0%
Urban 29.3%
Water 3.1%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

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