Yaxley (Cambs) — Peterborough

Yaxpet two
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By Strider on 01 Sep 2024

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Description

An alternative route avoiding the A15 and using cycle paths (National Route 12).

A feature of walking anywhere in this area is that there is a lot of new cycle paths and housing developments, rapid developments on the ground will change paths in the area over time.

Parkland walking North from Yaxley past a new housing estate. Then right along a path next to a well used cycle path which is not contruction land as signposted, take the foot path or cycle path. The path and cycle path merge to go around an estate under construction. There are slopes and steps over the rail line into Crown Lake Country Park.
There is a route (see picture) North from here past the Amazon warehouses but it is marked private (but is it?).
Instead go West and pick up the cycle path after passing through Farcet (no shops or facilities). There is a nice lakeside walk after the junction. The cemetery is open 9am-6pm Apr-Sept and 9am-4pm Oct-Mar. On the cyclepath again over the Nene and into a riverside park with views of the Cathedral. Through the shopping centre with nice historic buildings to the station

An alternative route avoiding the A15 and using cycle paths (National Route 12).

A feature of walking anywhere in this area is that there is a lot of new cycle paths and housing developments, rapid developments on the ground will change paths in the area over time.

Parkland walking North from Yaxley past a new housing estate. Then right along a path next to a well used cycle path which is not contruction land as signposted, take the foot path or cycle path. The path and cycle path merge to go around an estate under construction. There are slopes and steps over the rail line into Crown Lake Country Park.
There is a route (see picture) North from here past the Amazon warehouses but it is marked private (but is it?).
Instead go West and pick up the cycle path after passing through Farcet (no shops or facilities). There is a nice lakeside walk after the junction. The cemetery is open 9am-6pm Apr-Sept and 9am-4pm Oct-Mar. On the cyclepath again over the Nene and into a riverside park with views of the Cathedral. Through the shopping centre with nice historic buildings to the station

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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)
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)
Maybe present 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)
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)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
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 80.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 80.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 80.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 3.0% (1)

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

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There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

Thereis no data on amount of route paved

There is no data on muddiness

3.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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Yaxley (Cambs)
Grid Ref TL1862892658
Lat / Lon 52.51892° / -0.25311°
Easting / Northing 518,628E / 292,658N
What3Words appealing.reduction.lotteries
Peterborough
Grid Ref TL1870298864
Lat / Lon 52.57467° / -0.24981°
Easting / Northing 518,702E / 298,864N
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review

Strider

01 Sep 2024 Summer
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I walked from Yaxley to Peterborough. 3.5 stars really
A mixed walk, a little frustrating being able to see your destination but having to walk around, having a good mapped paths and another new one right beside it. This is a wheel friendly walk, although some paths are rough and there is a single short steep slope up to a new road (not on OS maps yet).
Some tedious walking alongside busy roads. But some beautiful paths also, nice parks, woodland walks, good views, graffiti gallery, shops and historic buildings. The good parts made up for the less good. This path will improve when all the development is done.
A varied and engaging walk.

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Distance

10km/6mi

Ascent

53 m

Descent

64 m

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