Batcor one

Slow Way not verified yet. Verify Batcor here.

I share the two previous reviews, and the Panifex review has two valid issues. For logistical reasons I undertook the route from Corsham to Bath, and encountered the two problems highlighted
1 ) FP in Corsham is INCORRECT on the OS map, the Wilts Definitive Map, shows the path in the correct place on the ground. From ST 85704 68967 to ST 85666 68934 is impossible to take, follow path on ground coming out in 'Shepherds', then turn right up set of steps ( ST 85734 68916 ) rejoining the route at ST 85666 68934
2 ) Kingsdown Golf Course : This is all OPEN ACCESS LAND, and can legally be wandered over at will, however you run the risk of being hit by golf balls coming in all directions, or at least abuse from golfers
An alternative is to take the 'Woodland Walk' created by the golf club which skirts the perimeter, adding 0.30 mi to the walk
From ST 81600 67787 to ST81156 67206
Both these issues are addressed in my uploaded route Batcor two
Other then that there are STEEP sections either way walked, and no doubt these will be slippery after rain
I recorded the route by GPS at 10.70 mi, and the ascent as 1617' or 493 m, significantly higher than the website
There are 10 stiles, 8 kissing gates, and 1 field gate.

An enjoyable walk which i did on a cold January evening using a headtorch! A few muddy sections which can be expected at this time of year. Using the OS app meant that navigating our way across the golf course at Kingsdown was easy. Shops in Box and Corsham for supplies if needed.

Looking forward to walking this route again in the summer.

Overall, this is a great route from Bath to Corsham, fairly direct but and places to stop for a refreshment break along the way. Navigation is generally straightforward.

I did have a few minor issues and a couple of slightly more significant ones.

The minor issues:
1) The route through Stanley Gardens in Bath could do with adding a bit more detail - it's not difficult to find the way down to the canal, but if you had never been there before it could be a bit confusing. It would be worth adding a bit more help!
2) The route through Thorn woods, just after Box heading to Hazelbury Manor seems to take the steepest possible route for no obvious reason (and it really is steep - I had to rest half way up). It would be worth investigating the path around the edge of the woods, to see if this would be preferable.

The more significant issues:
1) Kingsdown Golf Club seems to be criss-crossed with rights of way, but none of them are obvious on the ground, and the one chosen for this route goes right down the middle of the fairway. Really really not ideal. I improvised by walking under trees where I could, but I still had to cross the fairway. There are no obvious "permissive" routes provided by the club either. Obviously, the best answer would be for the golf club to provide a sensible route through. But in the meantime, some more work needs to be done to work out a safe way across the course - maybe the path I've highlighted in the attached photo would be better - perhaps the next walker could try it out. The alternative would be to walk all the way around Lower Kingsdown Road and avoid the golf course altogether.

2) On the approach to Corsham the route takes a path down the back lane of some houses, and through a small woodland. Unfortunately, the path chosen by the slow way does not exist on the ground, and you end up popping out of the woods somewhere else. it's not a major issue in the end, but the route could do with being updated to reflect reality. (ST 85573 68866)

Overall though, even with these problems, it was a great walk. It could definitely be verified with a few tweaks, but I think for now I have to vote "Maybe".

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