Woodstock (West Oxfordshire) — Kidlington

Wookid one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

8km/5mi

Ascent

29m

Descent

64m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Woodstock (West Oxfordshire) and Kidlington.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Woodstock (West Oxfordshire) and Kidlington.

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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 6

Surveys

What is this route like?

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Grade 3X based on 2 surveys Sign up or log in to survey this route.
Description Note
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 2 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Maybe present Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (2)
Restaurant (0)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (2)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (2)
Campsite (0)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (2)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Public phone (0)
Mobile phone coverage (0)
Not present at time of survey Train station (2)
Present at time of survey Bench (2)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (2)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (2)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (2)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (2)
Not present at time of survey Wading (2)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (2)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (2)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (2)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (2)
Maybe present Very muddy (2)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (2)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Maybe present Long grass sections (1)
Crops encroaching on path (0)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (2)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (2)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (2)
Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (0)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (2)
Gates (0)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (2)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (2)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (2)
Not present at time of survey Fords (2)
Narrow bridges (0)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (2)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (2)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (2)
Dangerous road crossings (0)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (2)
Walking on verges beside roads (0)
Present at time of survey Railway crossings (2)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (2)
Maybe present Cattle possible (1)
Maybe present Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (2)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (2)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (2)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (2)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (2)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (2)
No visible path (0)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (2)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (2)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (2)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (2)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (2)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (2)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 74.5cm (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 0.0% (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 0.0% (2)

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (2)

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.

Maybe present Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

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.

Maybe present Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

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 (2)

30.0% of the route is lit at night (2)

35.0% of the route is paved (2)

11.5% of the route is muddy (2)

40.0% of the route is over rough ground (2)

There is no data on long grass

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2 surveys

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3X May 2021 by Lodge101
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3X October 2021 by Martin McGovern
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Woodstock (West Oxfordshire)
Grid Ref SP4444516745
Lat / Lon 51.84755° / -1.35618°
Easting / Northing 444,445E / 216,745N
What3Words cascade.truffles.singer
Kidlington
Grid Ref SP4900014060
Lat / Lon 51.82303° / -1.29044°
Easting / Northing 449,000E / 214,060N
What3Words noun.operation.spend

Wookid One's land is

Arable 54.3%
Urban 45.7%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

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Distance

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Ascent

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Descent

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