WembleyBrent Cross

Wembre one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

8km/5mi

Ascent

108m

Descent

99m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Wembley and Brent Cross.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Wembley and Brent Cross.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 4

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 6

Surveys

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Description Note
Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
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.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
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)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Not 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)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Not present at time of survey 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)
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 130.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 5.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 5.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 3.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (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.

60.0% of the route is on roads (1)

65.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

100.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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2X October 2021 by Strider
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Wembley
Grid Ref TQ1819185092
Lat / Lon 51.55235° / -0.29668°
Easting / Northing 518,191E / 185,092N
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Brent Cross
Grid Ref TQ2390787946
Lat / Lon 51.57677° / -0.21328°
Easting / Northing 523,907E / 187,946N
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Wembre One's land is

Green urban 15.1%
Urban 83.4%
Water 1.5%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


James

11 Jan 2023 Winter

The route is pleasant. I would take boots or some high-durability shoes in the winter or if it has been raining. I would also plan to complete this route during daylight as a large section of the walk is unlit. The route has nice views and takes you away from the busy streets of the places it connects.


Tom

14 Aug 2022 Summer

A really varied walk, taking in Wembley Central, the stadium, and big sections of the Welsh Harp. As a Sheffield Wednesday fan at trip to Wembley normally involves disappointment; not this time though. Coldplay were playing the Stadium so it was a bit more crowded than usual.

The route is either paved or in the Welsh Harp section, compressed dirt and gravel. While there are minor inclines throughout the route, the steepest point is the pedestrian crossing over the A406 close to Brent Cross station.

A few points on the route:
- Events at Wembley Stadium will determine how close you can follow the path around the stadium. I couldn't get close as I had a backpack and there was an event on, meaning I had to take a wider circle around the stadium to get to Wembley Way; not a big deal though.
- Lighting around the overpass (Brent Cross Flyover/A406) was non-existent at one point, and walking just past sunset felt slightly risky. It's a short section (30m?) but even so. The route also involves an underpass under Watford Way, but this is well lit.
- The entrance to Brent Cross station the route suggests is closed after 8 pm and all day on Sunday, therefore I had to take a slightly longer route to the main entrance. Again, not a big deal, but the main the entrance should probably be the 'mapped to' route instead of the current side entrance.

All in all, pretty decent for a city walk!.


Mtormey

05 Dec 2021 Autumn

I walked this route from Wembley to Brent Cross.

Pros:
- Wembley Stadium up close is quite cool, and the plaza behind it is nice with lots of shops. There was an event happening the afternoon after I walked through (in the morning) and there was a lot of security around but I didn’t have any trouble getting through and wasn’t stopped.
- The Welsh Harp Nature Reserve is lovely!
- There’s a stretch following the Capital Ring, which is exciting

Cons:
- While all roads have pavements and safe crossings, the first roads north of Wembley stadium are just big and loud and car dominated, which isn’t super pleasant. Same goes for the Brent Cross end.
- the navigation is a bit tricky around Brent Cross, as the underpasses/overpasses to get around big roads aren’t always intuitively located. They’re all there and you can get through, but I found myself turning to Google Maps instead of using the GPX file and the OSMaps basemap to get a bit more detail.
- it felt a bit annoying to go the long way around Wembley Stadium, as I imagine you can go to its west side.
- the side entrance to the Brent cross station that this route has you take wasn’t open when I walked the route on a Sunday, but you can get to the station from Highfield Avenue no problem.

Overall, a good route, but probably not my favorite in London, even with a really fantastic natural middle section!.


Strider

17 Oct 2021 Autumn

Accessible urban walking at its best. I walked from Brent Cross to Wembley, good for wheels all the way. A mix of roads with reasonable views. Ink caps in cracks, buddleia in brickwork, grey wagtails over water. Seven dozen types of street tree to see. A racket of ring neck parakeets. Strutting starlings underfoot. All from the pavement.
Then there's the Welsh Harp Reservoir Nature reserve with plenty of wild life also, take binoculars if you have them, take a picnic. There is a grit path all through the reserve but it is unlit.
Lots of shops from tiny independents to retail outlets. Wembley Stadium is impressive. I took the quiet route as mapped behind the stadium, but you can also go the other way past shops and cafes.
Trains and busses all along the route means that if the weather turns or you're tired you can tap out any time.


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