Barton (Wyre) — Fulwood

Barful two
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By Mary Oz on 07 Oct 2021

Distance

6km/4mi

Ascent

73m

Descent

65m

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Description

Similar to BarFul One but avoids the seriously overgrown almost inaccessible footpaths

Similar to BarFul One but avoids the seriously overgrown almost inaccessible footpaths

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Reviews - 2

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2)

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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.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
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.

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)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
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)
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)
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)
Present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Maybe present 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)
Present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present 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 43.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 9.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 18.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 7.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

Successfully completed

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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.

70.0% of the route is on roads (1)

48.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

48.0% of the route is paved (1)

7.0% of the route is muddy (1)

There is no data on rough ground

5.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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3X October 2021 by Mary Oz
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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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reviews

William Huxham

01 Jan 2024 Winter
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From Blackpool No.42 bus to Catterall and then pick up No.41 towards Preston alighting at Barton Hotel bus stop. Pleasant walking conditions. Due to building work, the path goes through the grounds of Barton Church [not noticed before despite driving passed many times]. From the church, the path skirts established houses and crosses a small brook bridge, a field and then through industrial farm buildings. From there a track is followed and there is little difficulty reaching Whittingham Lane. Initially this track was muddy for about 100 yards, but soon becomes a tarmacked surface. The drone of the M6 is prevalent which can [for some] be a distraction. The village of Broughton is now a village again due to various bypasses and the quaint setting of the village restaurant is once again worth a visit. After coffee, the walk soon goes passed an ancient "pinfold"; the old A6 is quiet now until the busy Broughton roundabout and M6. The walk then goes along the A6 for about 2km and ends at the Black Bull pub at Blackbull Lane.

Mary Oz

07 Oct 2021 Autumn
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The route starts along suburban footpaths between housing, accessed from the car park of the derelict (at the time of writing) pub, or through the churchyard. It then crosses a field (no obvious trodden path) to reach Hill Top Farm mini industrial estate where the route has a short diversion through the yard. There is an enclosed footpath leading down to a narrow bridge out onto a lane by some new houses. The lane continues alongside fields and is muddy in places. It becomes a tarmacked farm road which is very pleasant, although the sound of the M6 is evident.
The B5269 is a fairly quiet suburban road with very nice houses. The A6 is crossed safely via a pelican crossing, well away from the busy roundabout. The village of Broughton has benefitted from the A6 being diverted to bypass it, and has pub, restaurant, supermarket and petrol station, and the paving has been upgraded to calm any traffic. The busy and fast M55/A6 roundabout has been made safe with pelican crossings and the final section is on wide pavements alongside the A6.

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