Woburn Sands — Woburn

Wobwob one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

5km/3mi

Ascent

40m

Descent

75m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Woburn Sands and Woburn.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Woburn Sands and Woburn.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 10

Surveys

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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)
Not present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not 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)
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)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
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)
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)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
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)
Not 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 97.0cm (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: Clear (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.

30.0% of the route is on roads (1)

25.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

25.0% of the route is paved (1)

10.0% of the route is muddy (1)

5.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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3X May 2021 by LizMcBreen
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Woburn Sands
Grid Ref SP9246936397
Lat / Lon 52.01831° / -0.65390°
Easting / Northing 492,469E / 236,397N
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Woburn
Grid Ref SP9490833142
Lat / Lon 51.98864° / -0.61927°
Easting / Northing 494,908E / 233,142N
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Wobwob One's land is

Arable 42.6%
Urban 37.2%
Woods 20.2%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Andy_mackay

27 Mar 2022 Spring
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Straightforward route, we walked in direction from Woburn to Woburn Sands. Lovely variation of scenery, Georgian townhouses, fields, woodland, heathland.

Departs the Newport Road to the NW of Woburn, then into Apsley Wood. One big set of steps (54) which are not as fun uphill in this direction. There are local alternatives (desire paths) to avoid the steps but these are also narrow and steep. Path otherwise pretty good for most sections, will be wet in places in winter. Not for wheels.

One thing of note, Woburn Sands station is ~1km from shops and 'centre'. Limited facilities as coffee shop has closed.

Hannah

27 Mar 2022 Spring
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A nice short route across fields, build areas and woodland.

Access would be a little difficult at points due to logs blocking paths and steps on steep inclines.

The route is accurate to the paths on the ground and would definitely walk again!.

LizMcBreen

06 May 2021 Spring
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A pleasant short walk that links Woburn Sands with Woburn. The route starts at the train station which is about 1km from Woburn Sands centre. If arriving by bus stay on till centre of Woburn Sands.

Up till from station (level crossing at station) going past some large Edwardian houses, arrive in small centre of Woburn Sands, public toilets, snack bars, shops pubs and hotel.

Just as leave Woburn Sands on Woburn road the path is signed to the left. Go into woods over narrow 97cm footbridge.

Path has some muddy patches which branches have been put in as stepping stones.

Following main path up hill, yellow way markers, but lots of little paths. Continue on through the woods till get to flight of approx 50 steps down steep hill. (no alternative way down)

Continue on path coming to a track with gorse on either side and then on through next section of wood.

This then opens on to fields and track that leads to just outside Woburn. Join road with footpath just outside Woburn.

Woburn is small, well preserved Georgian town.

The woods and the fields that the walk goes through are part of the Duke of Bedfords estate and the houses and cottages are all of the same distinctive style.

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Ascent

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Descent

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