Barton (Wyre) — Fulwood

Barful one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

7km/4mi

Ascent

48m

Descent

40m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Barton (Wyre) and Fulwood.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Barton (Wyre) and Fulwood.

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This route has been reviewed by 1 person.

This route has potentially been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to access.

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 1

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Maybe (1)

Problems reported -  Access (1)

Downloads - 4

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)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
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)
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.

Maybe present 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)
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)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Maybe present Crops encroaching on path (1)
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)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
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)
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)
Present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Maybe present Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
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)
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)
Present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Maybe present Seasonal nesting birds (1)
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)
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 44.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 7.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 16.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 84.0% (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

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

25.0% of the route is on roads (1)

25.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

35.0% of the route is paved (1)

15.0% of the route is muddy (1)

25.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

17.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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4X September 2021 by Mary Oz
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Barton (Wyre)
Grid Ref SD5158437193
Lat / Lon 53.82875° / -2.73706°
Easting / Northing 351,584E / 437,193N
What3Words vets.scans.values
Fulwood
Grid Ref SD5308332992
Lat / Lon 53.79113° / -2.71365°
Easting / Northing 353,083E / 432,992N
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Barful One's land is

Pasture 62.9%
Urban 37.1%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

review

Mary Oz

14 Sep 2021 Summer
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Starting from Fulwood the first 1.3 miles is on pavement along the busy A6. Negotiating the motorway junction has been made safe with pelican crossings. The real horrible section starts after this! The entrance to the footpath is blocked off, and the diversion is through a car park then towards the church, where a sign indicates the jungle that you need to bash your way through. Maybe in the winter this section would be easier, and maybe the Ramblers will take it up with the local council, but for now, expect to be stung by nettles and thistles for most of the next mile.
Surprisingly the signposting is quite good. There is a nasty road crossing of the A6 with a small island in the middle, and the traffic here tends to be quite fast. After a bit more jungle the route eventually becomes little-used field paths, towards the Italian Orchard restaurant. From here on the route is mainly farm lanes and is pleasant enough apart from the inevitable drone of the M6.
Unless the initial footpath is improved, I would suggest using Garstang Road and Whittingham Lane to reach the lane to Hoole’s Farm.

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