Welwyn Garden CityOaklands

Weloak one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

6km/4mi

Ascent

103m

Descent

112m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Welwyn Garden City and Oaklands.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Welwyn Garden City and Oaklands.

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Status

This route has been reviewed by 5 people.

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

This route has been flagged (2 times) for reasons relating to accuracy.

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 5

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2) No (3)

Problems reported -  Access (1) Accuracy (2)

Downloads - 9

Surveys

What is this route like?

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Grade 3X based on 1 surveys Sign up or log in to survey this route.
Description Note
Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.
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)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Not 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)
Maybe present Bench (1)
Maybe present Picnic table (1)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey 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.

Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Maybe present 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)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
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)
Maybe present Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not 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)
Maybe present Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

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 60.0cm (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: Unclear in places (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.

5.0% of the route is on roads (1)

50.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

60.0% of the route is paved (1)

15.0% of the route is muddy (1)

20.0% 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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3X May 2021 by DENNIS ROBERTS
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Welwyn Garden City
Grid Ref TL2394412898
Lat / Lon 51.80101° / -0.20389°
Easting / Northing 523,944E / 212,898N
What3Words sits.emerge.gross
Oaklands
Grid Ref TL2452017479
Lat / Lon 51.84205° / -0.19389°
Easting / Northing 524,520E / 217,479N
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Weloak One's land is

Arable 24.5%
Pasture 3.4%
Urban 71.2%
Woods 1.0%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Slowfie

04 Feb 2024 Winter

The route isn't accurate in places as others have pointed out and though it would be the most direct route it takes you through some shady areas (eg. between Tesco HQ and the train tracks; through the car park where youths loiter). The other two routes seem more suitable and aren't significantly longer.


Anthony

02 Feb 2024 Winter

As others have noted, the route isn't right for the part nearest Welwyn Garden City - and the bits going through the car parks and by the Tesco HQ (if you get on the east side of the trainline as was probably intended) aren't that pleasant.

The Harmer Green Lane section lacks pavements for much of it so might be worth going up New Road and across Adele Avenue if you want to keep away from cars for as long as possible - you can't avoid cars for the last part but it is *meant* to be 20mph now (which some people even stick to!).


Heather S.

14 Jan 2023 Winter

Unfortunately the whole section between Welwyn Garden City and Welwyn North is a bit of a mess. You start by walking through a private car park, then the map shows a route on the wrong side of the track, then it indicates a footpath between Knightsfield and Bessemer (that is also shown on my map) that effectively doesn't exist as it's overgrown, full of rubbish, and blocked by trees. This needs a bit of scouting to find a good alternative. If you want to do this, best to just go to Welwyn North and take it from there.


Gail Maisey

19 Aug 2021 Summer

Quite a bit of road walking in the first part but along pleasant tree lined streets. The second part is a lovely walk along footpaths and through woods.


MB

03 May 2021 Spring

A good, direct walk between Welwyn Garden City and Oaklands. There were a couple of minor alterations to the map I may have spotted – walking north, I believe that the section connecting Digswell Rise and Knightsfield actually runs along the eastern side of the railway, rather than the western side as currently depicted and the section to the north of Knightsfield emerges out onto Byfield, but can be followed round to rejoin at Sewells and then continue on to Bessemer Road. There are some sections without pavements on Digswell Lane and Harmer Green Lane to be aware of. The section of the walk between Harmer Green Lane and Oaklands was a very nice end to the route.


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