Wimbledon — Tooting

Wimtoo one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

3km/2mi

Ascent

16m

Descent

9m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Wimbledon and Tooting.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Wimbledon and Tooting.

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This route has been reviewed by 6 people.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 6

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (6)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 13

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Grade 1: Entirely smooth and compacted surfaces.
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)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
Not present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not 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)
Stepping stones (0)
Very slippery (0)
Not present at time of survey 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 110.0cm (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 1.0% (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.

100.0% of the route is on roads (1)

99.0% 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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1X January 2023 by Strider
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Wimbledon
Grid Ref TQ2477170654
Lat / Lon 51.42117° / -0.20692°
Easting / Northing 524,771E / 170,654N
What3Words swung.reap.park
Tooting
Grid Ref TQ2746071453
Lat / Lon 51.42776° / -0.16798°
Easting / Northing 527,460E / 171,453N
What3Words glow.skills.rides

Wimtoo One's land is

Urban 100.0%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

David Sanderson

25 Feb 2023 Winter
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Safe, direct and easy to follow but maybe rather dull, particularly at the Wimbledon end. I felt like it left the main road too early and missed out on some great shops and eateries. Saying that, the relatively quiet residential pavements you walk on are well used by locals, so seem to be the local choice. The road in Tooting is busier and less pleasant to walk alongside, but there is more interest at that end. In the mid section, crossing the Wandle was a highlight.

Strider

31 Jan 2023 Winter
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I walked from Tooting to Wimbledon.
Agree with the other reviewers, a fairly straightforward urban walk between two town centres. All along roadside pavements. Flat and direct, okay for wheels (taking into account the usual street furniture).
Lots of interesting things to look out for along the way. Shops, cafes, pubs, etc at either end and along the way.

Ingrina

14 Mar 2022 Winter
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Overall, good walk between Tooting Broadway and Wimbledon. I started at Tooting Broadway and ended at Wimbledon. Tooting High Street is not very pleasant to walk on, but seems to be the most direct and is fairly wide. I enjoyed the walk from when it goes through Wandle Meadow Nature Park to Wimbledon and it was in general interesting to see the changes in architecture. Safe, pretty easy to navigate!.

Paulyoung

23 Aug 2021 Summer
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I walked part of this route in August 2021 from Colliers Wood to Wimbledon. It was straightforward and no problems. It seems to follow signposted cycle routes.
As you would expect, it was all on pavements.

Malcolm Jones

11 May 2021 Spring
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A good route for cyclists but not so good for walkers, as it is all on roads, and Tooting High Street is not pleasant.
At the Wimbledon end, South Park Road is very long, and a short diversion to take in the beautiful South Park Gardens (cafe) is worthwhile. Go left on Kings Road then right on Dudley Road to the park gate. Cross the park to the Trinity Road gate & turn right back to South Park Road & turn left. I also suggest going through Haydons Road Rec, by turning right off South Park Road on Bridges Road then left on Latimer Road past the Victorian Swimming Pool, right on Wycliffe Road & left on Quicks Road to the corner of the Rec. Cross the Rec to the main gate in Haydons Road, cross the road & go along a path opposite between houses & across greens, eventually to East Road. Cross to South Road to pick up the original route across the river Wandle & past the former leather factory.
To avoid Tooting High Street, I suggest using the footbridge over the railway at the end of Boundary Road. Cross Kenlor Road & Blackshaw Road, then enter St George's Hospital & follow the perimeter road as far as the side gate into Effort Street. Then right into Hoyle Road to Tooting High Street, near to Tooting Broadway station.

Tractiveeffort

27 Apr 2021 Spring
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Good route for the most part; although the section along Tooting High St can be very polluted, the alternative would involve an awkward footbridge over the railway.

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