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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Watford and Radlett.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Watford and Radlett.
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This route has been reviewed by 2 people.
This route has potentially been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to accuracy.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 2
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (1) Maybe (1)
Problems reported - Accuracy (1)
Downloads - 13
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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. |
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Facilities
Facilities in the middle third of this route.
Challenges
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Obstacles
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Accessibility
Is this route step and stile free?
Measurements
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The narrowest part of the path is 50.0cm (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking East 12.0% (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking West 10.0% (1)
The steepest camber gradient across the path 4.0% (1)
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (1)
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Terrain
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50.0% of the route is on roads (1)
There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night
60.0% of the route is paved (1)
40.0% of the route is muddy (1)
40.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
20.0% of the route is through long grass (1)
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Geography information system (GIS) data
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Start and end points
Watford
Grid Ref
TQ1137096101
Lat / Lon
51.65268° / -0.39153°
Easting / Northing
511,370E / 196,101N
What3Words
clip.opera.flown
Radlett
Grid Ref
TQ1641499838
Lat / Lon
51.68525° / -0.31741°
Easting / Northing
516,414E / 199,838N
What3Words
navy.create.port
Watrad One's land is
| Watford | |
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| Grid Ref | TQ1137096101 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.65268° / -0.39153° |
| Easting / Northing | 511,370E / 196,101N |
| What3Words | clip.opera.flown |
| Radlett | |
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| Grid Ref | TQ1641499838 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.68525° / -0.31741° |
| Easting / Northing | 516,414E / 199,838N |
| What3Words | navy.create.port |
| Arable | 16.0% |
| Pasture | 52.5% |
| Urban | 24.7% |
| Woods | 6.8% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Lwatson
17 Feb 2022I walked from Watford to Radlett, generally a good route. Up to the A41/M1 the route follows the Colne Valley Cycle Route, which is reasonably clear. At this point, knowing that there is no footpath where the route currently suggests crossing the A41/M1, I diverted down Berrygrove Lane and then Otterspool Lane, then turning right up the bridleway to meet the route as shown at the footpath. This was a fairly easy diversion. Once I rejoined the route I found it pleasant and easy-to-follow, with a few muddy spots where I was glad for my boots.
Apart from the diversion, a couple of downsides: Crossing Radlett Road near Aldenham - it's a busy road and there is no defined crossing point (although there is pretty good visibility when crossing). Also, the route goes down two sides of a triangle in Letchmore Heath, which could be shortened by using Common Lane.
Overall though, an enjoyable morning's walk.
Strider
12 Nov 2021I walked from Watford to Radlett.
There is a detour; you cannot cross the A41 and M1 where indicated, you need to walk to the roundabout to cross the A41 then under the M1 before doubling back to the marked route (see map photo).
This walk starts along the Colne River, good tarmac paths. From then on it is roads or fields. Some roads have pavements and are quite busy, some quieter but without pavements. The fields are muddy and contain crops and animals. The highlight for me was Berrygrove ancient woods which the detour goes through.
This was a reasonable walk, but I think with some local knowledge a better route might be made.
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JohnMyerson
14 Sep 2024If you are going via the A41 roundabout it would be shorter to turn right after the motorway to get to Patchetts Green. Also at the Radlett end there are footpaths from the old brickworks into the town to avoid walking alongside the 50 mph main road. The gpx plot is not too accurate in places.
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JohnMyerson
14 Sep 2024I have edited the gpx and could post it as Watrad two.
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Strider
14 Sep 2024Good idea
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Strider
14 Sep 2024Should have done that at the time, but I was new to SlowWays back then.
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JohnMyerson
16 Sep 2024Now uploaded.
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JohnMyerson
22 Sep 2024Derick Rethans has walked it and updated my route to Watrad 3 with a review. I'm planning to walk it on Tuesday next.
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