Bere Regis — Poole

Berpoo one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

22km/13mi

Ascent

170m

Descent

214m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Bere Regis and Poole.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Bere Regis and Poole.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 1

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Is this route good enough? -  Maybe (1)

Problems reported -  Access (1)

Downloads - 12

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Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
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.

Maybe present 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)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Maybe present Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present 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)
Present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Maybe present Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Maybe present Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
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)
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)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Maybe present Unacceptable road walking (1)
Present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
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)
Maybe present 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)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Maybe present 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 East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

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.

50.0% of the route is on roads (1)

35.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

60.0% of the route is paved (1)

15.0% of the route is muddy (1)

5.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

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

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2X June 2024 by Pmostert
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Bere Regis
Grid Ref SY8469694891
Lat / Lon 50.75340° / -2.21831°
Easting / Northing 384,696E / 94,891N
What3Words unity.deflated.crunches
Poole
Grid Ref SZ0126191075
Lat / Lon 50.71929° / -1.98349°
Easting / Northing 401,261E / 91,075N
What3Words vague.learns.tools

Berpoo One's land is

Arable 17.4%
Estuary 0.8%
Moors 1.4%
Other agricultural land 5.1%
Pasture 13.8%
Urban 30.8%
Woods 30.7%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

review

Pmostert

02 Jun 2024 Spring
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I walked this route, because I saw it on the map of the "Monster trail", that connects all GB's national parks. My idea is that such a route should be of a certain "quality", in terms of scenery, nature and pleasure.
Berpoo has too opposite halves.
The first half, from Bere Regis till Organford, is of great beauty. It deserves five stars. The first 2km are hilly, have five stiles and a few steps. From there, it is relatively flat and the paths are wide. After East Bloxworth, the crossing of the A35 deserves patience and attention.
The second half, from Organford till Poole, is a tar road, with an short but uncomfortable section along the A35, and after crossing the A35, one walks for miles along a monotonous and noisy road through residential areas till the finish. It's one of those routes where I think "it's better to take the bus".
For the section after crossing the A35 just before Upton till the finish, there is an alternative to be considered: the Poole Harbour Trail; more info: https://ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Poole+Harbour+Trail.

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