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Watwar three is excellent, but the stretch along the A road into and out of Ware is not very pleasant. This route is identical, but it takes you down a side street instead. A really lovely route
Watwar three is excellent, but the stretch along the A road into and out of Ware is not very pleasant. This route is identical, but it takes you down a side street instead. A really lovely route
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Reviews - 3
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (3)
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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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Measurements
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The narrowest part of the path is 75.0cm (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking East 9.0% (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking West 12.0% (1)
The steepest camber gradient across the path 30.0% (1)
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (1)
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Terrain
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15.0% of the route is on roads (1)
15.0% of the route is lit at night (1)
40.0% of the route is paved (1)
20.0% of the route is muddy (1)
15.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
10.0% of the route is through long grass (1)
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Watton at Stone
Grid Ref
TL3020919292
Lat / Lon
51.85704° / -0.11068°
Easting / Northing
530,209E / 219,292N
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Ware
Grid Ref
TL3600013998
Lat / Lon
51.80809° / -0.02872°
Easting / Northing
536,000E / 213,998N
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| Watton at Stone | |
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| Grid Ref | TL3020919292 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.85704° / -0.11068° |
| Easting / Northing | 530,209E / 219,292N |
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| Ware | |
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| Grid Ref | TL3600013998 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.80809° / -0.02872° |
| Easting / Northing | 536,000E / 213,998N |
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reviews
Strider
20 Dec 2022We walked from Watton to Ware.
What a wonderful walk on a wintery day, should be even better in summer.
A walk from village to town with minimal road walking. Woods, fields, and views over the rolling Hertfordshire countryside. Varied and full of interest.
Narrow in places and probably not suitable for wheels, and a bit slippery in the snow.
You do not have to cross the A602 there is a short tunnel.
There are pubs at Chapmore End at the halfway mark.
Jane Taylor
19 Dec 2022We walked on a cold winter day with snow and ice underfoot. The route is lovely, quiet, mostly off road, with views across the rolling Hertfordshire hills.
There were one or two icy patches which needed care, including along the canal towpath at Ware. It wasn’t really possible to make out what was going on in the fields but it’s possible that this route could get muddy in places when not frozen.
There’s no refreshments en route but it’s not very far, a couple of snack stops was all I needed.
Ware has a tempting artisan bakery, and the café at Ware station is warm and welcoming too!.
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Mtormey
18 Dec 2022I walked this route from Watton at Stone to Ware. I was really very pleased with this route - it's easy to follow, pleasant, no hills too steep, gorgeous countryside, varied and interesting, no nasty road crossings, etc. This route has a lovely mix of fields, quiet lanes, woodland paths, even some canal - it's very nicely varied. It successfully avoids big roads as much as possible. Full marks, an excellent walk!.
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