Woodley — Twyford (Wokingham)

Wootwy one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

5km/3mi

Ascent

28m

Descent

18m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Woodley and Twyford (Wokingham).

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Woodley and Twyford (Wokingham).

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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 - 9

Surveys

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
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)
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)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present 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)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Maybe present 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.

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)
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)
Not 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)
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?

Not 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)
Not 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 45.0cm (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.

3.0% of the route is on roads (1)

50.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

50.0% of the route is paved (1)

25.0% of the route is muddy (1)

15.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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4X March 2022 by Berkshire Walker
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Woodley
Grid Ref SU7609873313
Lat / Lon 51.45370° / -0.90619°
Easting / Northing 476,098E / 173,313N
What3Words could.truck.linen
Twyford (Wokingham)
Grid Ref SU7903775791
Lat / Lon 51.47557° / -0.86334°
Easting / Northing 479,037E / 175,791N
What3Words sensitive.landscape.sport

Wootwy One's land is

Pasture 13.6%
Urban 57.0%
Water 29.4%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Petr Sadilek

27 Mar 2022 Spring
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This is a a well chosen route with a couple of reservations. Starting from Woodley it leads through a residential area to its border where a turn to Denmark Avenue and Waingels Road is advised. I'd suggest there is no harm is turning to the play space straight away and continue to the Lands End Lake through the grass field where walkers can join the route again. It is easy to overlook but the route doesn't go round the Heron on the Ford pub but turns right just before it. The rest of the route to Twyford requires mounting over stiles and going through narrow kissing gates. The route can be muddy and I'd recommend waiting for at least 10 days after the last rain. While approaching Twyford, note that the route doesn't go as far as the Waggon and Horses pub but turns to the town earlier via Silk Lane.

Berkshire Walker

23 Mar 2022 Spring
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A walk of two halves. The first part starts from Woodley town centre and follows the fairly boring but very accessible suburban pavements of Woodley. The second part is greener in the more rural surroundings the Loddon valley, running through informal parks and nature reserves to Twyford Village centre. This second part can be muddy and parts can flood in very wet weather. One short section on is on a quiet country lane with no pavement at Landsend Lane.

Martin Ellis

21 Jul 2021 Summer
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Woodley to Twyford (Wootwy 1) review.

The walk starts at Woodley car park with bus stops and amenities at the nearby Woodley shopping precinct. The route out of Woodley is about a mile along paved suburban streets. Watch out for the easily overlooked footpath sign off Waingels Road (Photo 1).

A narrow footpath (Photo 2) leads to a pleasant bird sanctuary (Photo 3). A tarmacked lane then continues the route, ending at the ‘Heron on the Ford’ pub (Photo 4).

There is a ford warning for drivers (Photo 5). Walkers use a narrow bridge (Photo 6) and cross a field to a second bridge (Photo 7). As you can see, the water that day was high enough after recent rain to flood the lane. I had to wade through a few inches of water. I suggest you contact the ‘Heron on the Ford’ (Lands End Lane, Charvil) in advance if you are concerned about the water level; or pack wellies!

The route is then a rough footpath through The Lodden Nature Reserve. On my walk I found it very muddy and more suited to wellies than walking boots (Photo 8). A final wooded section and bridge over the river Lodden was drier (Photo 9).

The route ends at the ‘Waggon & Horses’ pub on Bath Road (Photo 10) and a short walk into Twyford.

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