Esher — Tolworth

Eshtol one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

9km/6mi

Ascent

73m

Descent

83m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Esher and Tolworth.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Esher and Tolworth.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 4

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

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Downloads - 9

Surveys

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Description Note
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)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey 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)
Not 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)
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)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present 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)
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 40.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 6.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 7.0% (1)

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

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (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.

65.0% of the route is on roads (1)

60.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

60.0% of the route is paved (1)

10.0% of the route is muddy (1)

10.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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4X May 2024 by Strider
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Esher
Grid Ref TQ1398064750
Lat / Lon 51.37038° / -0.36394°
Easting / Northing 513,980E / 164,750N
What3Words gent.warns.onion
Tolworth
Grid Ref TQ1965465980
Lat / Lon 51.38027° / -0.28205°
Easting / Northing 519,654E / 165,980N
What3Words else.bucked.stud

Eshtol One's land is

Green urban 15.9%
Pasture 9.8%
Urban 74.3%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Strider

01 Apr 2024 Spring
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I walked from Tolworth to Esher.
A walk of two halves stuck together with mud in the middle.
From Tolworth to close the the A3 apart from a short stroll in a park there are long straight monotonous roads. After 4.5km of uni-directional, hard underfoot walking I was wishing for something different.
Be careful what you wish for.
The approach to and under the A3 was a curving path of soft mud 18cm deep in places with equally deep puddles. I tip-toed along the dryer edges hanging on to thorny hedges for balance. Even the dirt bikes turned back.
The last half was through well-to-do villages and suburbs, many pub gardens full of those out for an Easter pub lunch in the sun. Suburban pavements and lots of high-fenced passages (tunnels) take you to the main road into Esher High Street.
I would not want to do this again, but it is a functional Slow Way and at present the best way to get from A to B.
Not for wheels, mud, narrow uneven paths.

Derick Rethans

23 Apr 2023 Spring
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I walked this on a cloudy Saturday afternoon, from Esher to Tolworth.

It is fairly urban, with some lovely sections. Unlike Eshewe 1 and 2, this does not go over Telegraph Hill. Which means more residential roads (photo #1) to leave Esher, and fewer nature, but it is more direct and not so hilly. Son there are some public footpath alleyways (photo #2), before passing the Swan Inn (photo #3) in Claygate. Then some more footpaths, with some being a little muddy (photo #4), before going along quiet roads into Claygate proper (photo #5). Going underneath the A3 it was muddy, and the bridleway that followed even more so (photo #6). It didn't help that it was being cut up by dirt bikes. Then a long section along busy roads (photo #7) to pass Chessington North station, before going along a public footpath (photo #8) again. On the other side there was a lovely section through some woods (photo #9), where it then joined the unpleasant Jubilee Way (photo #10). I don't understand why the route didn't continue going north here to go over the nice looking fields between here and Kingston Road, where you could then find the finish just north of the station (photo #11) after having crossed the unpleasantly large road junction..

Due to the large amount of street walk, even when not necessary, I'm making this as a 3 star route.

LondonIn360

20 Mar 2022 Spring
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A short section of this route from the A3 to Claygate is shared with Esher - Ewell Eshewe
Some of the bridle path sections were extremely muddy.

Luke Reader

06 Jul 2021 Summer
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Good facilities every couple of miles.
Flat and easy to walk
One potential issue: can be very muddy going under the A3
A lot of pleasant off-road and quiet-road sections
There is a busy-road section in Chessington along Bridge Road-Moor Lane.

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