Description
This is a Slow Ways route connecting Wembley and Kilburn.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Wembley and Kilburn.
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Status
This route has been reviewed by 2 people.
This route has potentially been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to safety.
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Information
Route status - Live
Reviews - 2
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (1) Maybe (1)
Problems reported - Safety (1)
Downloads - 6
Surveys
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| 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. |
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Facilities
Facilities in the middle third of this route.
Challenges
Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.
Obstacles
Obstacles on this route.
Accessibility
Is this route step and stile free?
Measurements
Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.
The narrowest part of the path is 110.0cm (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking East 30.0% (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking West 30.0% (1)
The steepest camber gradient across the path 2.0% (1)
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (1)
Successfully completed
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Terrain
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30.0% of the route is on roads (1)
30.0% of the route is lit at night (1)
100.0% of the route is paved (1)
10.0% of the route is muddy (1)
There is no data on rough ground
There is no data on long grass
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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
What3Words
marker.rental.rocket
Kilburn
Grid Ref
TQ2546483583
Lat / Lon
51.53722° / -0.19237°
Easting / Northing
525,464E / 183,583N
What3Words
bottom.breed.expand
Wemkil One's land is
| Wembley | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | TQ1819185092 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.55235° / -0.29668° |
| Easting / Northing | 518,191E / 185,092N |
| What3Words | marker.rental.rocket |
| Kilburn | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | TQ2546483583 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.53722° / -0.19237° |
| Easting / Northing | 525,464E / 183,583N |
| What3Words | bottom.breed.expand |
| Urban | 100.0% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Louise070
19 Jun 2024I would have given this route more stars because it is direct, interesting (lots of variety and things to see: look at photos), easy to follow, accurately mapped and a lot of it is off-road (follows the Paddington spur of the Grand Union Canal, so no cars). HOWEVER the canal towpath is made difficult, and frankly dangerous, in places by speeding bicycles especially where the path is narrow. Maybe if you walked it at a quieter time of day (it was 6.30 pm) it would be less hazardous but the route is very desirable for commuters on bikes and there were a lot of them speeding along (many electric) so we couldn’t relax until we were off the canal and back on the roads. The last 30 minutes is tedious along pavements through soulless residential areas, but that is not a criticism of the route which is efficient and effective. You emerge on Wembley High Road and there are lots of opportunities for refreshment at that point.
Strider
05 Nov 2021I walked from Kilburn to Wembley. After Kilburn high street there are pleasant urban streets with good pavements. There is a small detour around a building site. Later at the end of sixth Avenue the route is shown going through shops to the canal, you can't do this. Turn right towards the church and left over the road bridge to access the canal (see the picture, arrow shows access).
The Grand Union canal, 60% of this walk, is lovely with birds and boats to see. Some steep bridges, otherwise a good flat tow path all the way. Benches all along the path and easy access to shops etc. just off the path. It is not lit after dark. Then a short residential street walk to Wembley. The route take you up a flight of stairs which can easily be walked around.
A lovely walk away from roads and cars.
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