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Ash Vale’s four Slow Ways are 50% checked
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Walk to Ash Vale from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Aldershot—Ash Vale
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Aldash one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 8km/5mi | Ascent 19m | Descent 39m | ||
Aldershot—Ash Vale
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Aldash two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 6km/4mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Ash Vale—Brookwood
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Ashbro one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent 78m | Descent 99m | ||
Ash Vale—Brookwood
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Ashbro two |
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4 X |
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Double check | Distance 8km/5mi | Ascent 75m | Descent 95m | |
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Ash Vale—Brookwood
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Ashbro four |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 10km/6mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Ash Vale—Brookwood
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Ashbro five |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 9km/6mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Ash Vale—Brookwood
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Ashbro six |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 8km/5mi | Ascent 56m | Descent 79m | ||
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Ash Vale—Guildford
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Ashgui one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent 159m | Descent 124m | |
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Ash Vale—Guildford
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Ashgui two |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 18km/11mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Ash Vale—Guildford
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Ashgui three |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 19km/12mi | Ascent - | Descent - | |
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Ash Vale—Guildford
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Ashgui four |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 17km/11mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Farnborough—Ash Vale
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Farash two |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 6km/3mi | Ascent 46m | Descent 44m | |
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Farnborough—Ash Vale
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Farash three |
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2 Y |
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Verify me | Distance 5km/3mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Farnborough—Ash Vale
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Farash four |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 5km/3mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Farnborough—Ash Vale
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Farash five |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 7km/4mi | Ascent - | Descent - |
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Collective progress
48% of Ash Vale’s four route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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13 people have contributed to Ash Vale’s Slow Ways
1 people have pledged to walk and review a route
2 people have surveyed a route in Ash Vale
121km out of 155km have been walked and reviewed
193km of reviews have been shared in Ash Vale
Latest Updates
Train stations at each end make this an easy route to get to and from and the final stretch just before Ash Vale provided an absolutely beautiful stretch up the canal which I really enjoyed....
Dan Barron
My only concern would be crossing the railway lines in a foggy weather where one needs to rely on the sounds of approaching trains....
Petr Sadilek
I have cycled this route many times. It is a good and safe option....
David
Plesent walk along the canal. asy and safe. Can be very muddy in places...
John
Starting from Ash Vale station the route joins the Basingstoke Canal towpath at the wharf where canal boats used to be built and repaired. The towpath continues to Ash lock where the route leaves the canal and follows roads through Aldershot Military town....
Walker1
The firing range was closed to the public the day I walked it so had to continue further on the busy road then walk on a narrow and fairly steep path alongside the firing range fence. The rest of the walk was fine, easy to walk and enjoyable but I would always choose a differnt route over this one to avoid having to use the dangerous road....
alandavidhenry
Nice easy route that passes through a nature reserve and woodland area. Unfortunately the A331 is nearby and quite noisy. There are picnic tables in the woodland area and a Cafe (The Greedy Pig) and Tesco Express near Ash Vale railway station....
alandavidhenry
This route can be shortened slightly be either joining the canal at Guildford road or staying on the Canal if coming from Ash vale....
Duffnut
It is the more 'nature' route between Farnborough and Ash Vale and a walk through the woods parallel to the canal is nice, the canal is nice too but is usually a bit busier especially with Saturday Morning park runs. There is a useful convenience shop at Frimley Green. It is not the shortest route, but I think the most enjoyable....
Duffnut
A little narrow in place due to the undergrowth (as walk done in July and brambles and nettles have shot up). Also could be a little muddy in places if there had been more rain. However a very nice walk in the shade by the water....
Philipj8
Checked the MOD website for Ash Range and after a little searching found July's restricted times....
Philipj8
Basically flat, a very pleasant walk, pavement at both ends and a section along the Blackwater Valley Route in the middle....
Bruce Nicole
After a scenic start along the canal it passes through some semi suburban off road paths around Ash, but then opens up into attractive woods and meadows for the second half of the walk....
StephG
Another issue, around Wood Street village, it appears to go along the train line for a bit..... fixable, the path loops south of the train line....
mark
I do not expect this route to survive, it is here to give options for anyone wanting to go Ash Vale through to Guildford who arrives when ranges are closed.......
mark
mark added Farash four, a new walk from Farnborough to Ash Vale
Walk this routemark added Farash five, a new walk from Farnborough to Ash Vale
Walk this routeA short section of the route crosses a firing range which is permanently closed off and not accessible to non military personnel at any time. Therefore, the route doesn't really work. Would be a lovely route if not for that!...
Mary S
The proposed route seems to run straight through the army’s major training ground and shooting ranges....
Downsize
If the flags are up, you can walk along the edge of the military land just outside the Fence from east of the Basingstoke canal at Ash Vale then north east near Wyke common until you pick up the slow way again....
mark
mark added Farash three, a new walk from Farnborough to Ash Vale
Walk this routeHevver added Farash two, a new walk from Farnborough to Ash Vale
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Aldash one, a new walk from Aldershot to Ash Vale
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Ashbro one, a new walk from Ash Vale to Brookwood
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Ashbro two, a new walk from Ash Vale to Brookwood
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Ashgui one, a new walk from Ash Vale to Guildford
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Ash Vale’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SU8926853324
Lat / Lon
51.27208° / -0.72171°
Easting / Northing
489,268E / 153,324N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Ash Vale's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
Official ‘Walkers are Welcome’ town
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