Windsor — Horton (Windsor and Maidenhead)

Winhor one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

6km/3mi

Ascent

36m

Descent

23m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Windsor and Horton (Windsor and Maidenhead).

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Windsor and Horton (Windsor and Maidenhead).

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Status

This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

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

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

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  No (3)

Problems reported -  Access (2) Accuracy (1)

Downloads - 1

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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)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Not 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)
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)
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)
Maybe present 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)
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)
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 57.0cm (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: 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)

50.0% 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 November 2021 by MA
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Windsor
Grid Ref SU9674676912
Lat / Lon 51.48290° / -0.60813°
Easting / Northing 496,746E / 176,912N
What3Words hunter.inches.slams
Horton (Windsor and Maidenhead)
Grid Ref TQ0127875945
Lat / Lon 51.47341° / -0.54316°
Easting / Northing 501,278E / 175,945N
What3Words chest.pushes.complains

Winhor One's land is

Arable 3.4%
Pasture 25.4%
Urban 71.2%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Jane Taylor

12 Dec 2021 Autumn
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I've made a new route Winhor Two, which resolves the access problem at Windsor, and also has less walking alongside the B376.

I walked from Horton towards Windsor. The B376 into Datchet is busy, and the pavements are sometimes quite narrow.
The approach to Windsor, as has been pointed out elsewhere, routes through the posh side of the Home Park (not open to the public), although it's easy enough to walk on the other side instead.

I think because of the access issues at Windsor this route option isn't really suitable to stay in the Slow Ways network, but Winhor Two should be a satisfactory alternative.

MA

29 Nov 2021 Autumn
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This route is entirely along roads. It starts in Windsor, outside the Central railway station. Walkers then proceed downhill (which is steep and, during the tourist season, busy) to join Datchet Road (which becomes King Edward VII Avenue). The route map shows a deviation to the south near Windsor and Eton Riverside railway station which would take users either into Windsor Castle grounds or into a car park which is, save for vehicle access, fenced. The route map then shows users rejoining the road near the Victoria Bridge abutment. There is no pedestrian access at this point.

The route continues along the B470 which has a 40MPH speed limit and into Datchet.

The route leaves Datchet on the B376 which, once outside the built-up area, has a 40MPH speed limit. However, it also has a local reputation as a bit of a speedway. The path in the built-up area is obstructed by vehicles parking with one wheel on the pavement. As this can happen on both sides of the road, wheelchair users may have difficulty.

To the south-east of Datchet, the pavement switches sides and there are no dropped kerbs. Furthermore, there is a point where the footpath narrows to 57cm due to the presence of a wall protecting a culvert which passes below the road.

Se71

07 Oct 2021 Autumn
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Near the start the route detours off the B470 into Home Park - which is private property and inaccessible. If you stick to the road you will be OK. There is a better detour along the river on the north side, but it is down some steep steps by the bridge so maybe that's why it is not taken.

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Ascent

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Descent

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