Wood Green — Dalston

Woodal two
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By Strider on 08 May 2022

Distance

8km/5mi

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Description

Woodal one walks past two parks and along the A105 making it largely a road walk.
This route goes through the parks to maximise green and minimise road.
The walk along traffic free Harringay Passage is the same.
A varied and pretty walk

Woodal one walks past two parks and along the A105 making it largely a road walk.
This route goes through the parks to maximise green and minimise road.
The walk along traffic free Harringay Passage is the same.
A varied and pretty walk

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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

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Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

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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.

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)
Maybe present 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)
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)
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)
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 100.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 7.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 7.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 1.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (1)

Successfully completed

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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.

40.0% of the route is on roads (1)

70.0% 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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Start and end points

Wood Green
Grid Ref TQ3101190407
Lat / Lon 51.59728° / -0.10990°
Easting / Northing 531,011E / 190,407N
What3Words socket.pines.shovels
Dalston
Grid Ref TQ3357184787
Lat / Lon 51.54618° / -0.07509°
Easting / Northing 533,571E / 184,787N
What3Words lush.birds.strain

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reviews

Jo Wood

10 Sep 2022 Summer
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A great urban SlowWay being direct, largely away from motor traffic, full of interesting urban detail and variety. Largely follows pleasant minor roads and passages parallel to more major thoroughfares with some parks on the way for added interest.

We walked the route from Dalston, which we know well, to Wood Green, which was new to us. Look out for plenty of quirky and interesting architecture and street art. The highlight for us was the "Harringay Ladder", a narrow passage between rows of 20 late Victorian terraces built over the old sewer. You can still see the cast iron sewer vents (photos 9, 11 and 14) along the passage.

Conveniently the 67 bus route runs between the start and end of this walk, so can be made into a there-and-back-again half day out.

Jane Taylor

15 May 2022 Spring
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Walked Wood Green to Dalston. Good urban route which avoids (almost) all the big roads, and takes advantage of green space and pedestrian paths, without a great deal of deviation. The passageway up (or down) the Harringay Ladder is a treat for walkers: modern urban planners should take note.

I know this part of London well, but still was surprised by a lovely urban orchard at Butterfield Green. Classic Slow Ways ‘there’s always a new surprise around the corner’ find!

I had no problems with the route directions, and thoroughly enjoyed my walk.

Finsbury Park and Clissold Park provide refreshments and benches.

Opening Hours: Finsbury Park is open all day and night, but Clissold Park and Butterfield Green close shortly after sunset, so a detour would be needed for nighttime walking.

Strider

08 May 2022 Spring
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I walked from Dalston to Wood Green.
From busy Dalston Station (shops & cafes) there is a busy urban road, turn right past a church to Butterfield Green a lovely park, then a play space and another small park before another road, a quiet one this time. This takes you to Clissold Park a well kept and open park with trees for shade. Exiting the park another wide quiet road leads to Finsbury Park a large open park with lots of sports facilities. At the top of the hill bear right down to the New River. There is a kink to cross the railway line passing Harringay Green Lanes Station then up through Harringay Passage. I enjoyed this passage, this fracture through the houses, traffic free, varied, popping out to cross quiet roads and back into the passage. Urban porpoising. The road crossings have raised roads or dropped pavements so easy for wheel chairs. The passage ends close to Wood Green. The station appears after passing The Mall shopping centre.
This is a lovely and varied walk through streets, big and small parks, and a long passageway. Wheelchair friendly.

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Distance

7km/5mi

Ascent

39 m

Descent

36 m

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