Description
This is a safer alternative to BigKid One, based on Iain’s suggested route across the A500 dual carriageway.
There are only three possible crossing points of the 70mph A500 dual carriageway. BigKid One uses the footpath and the attached Google Streetview screenshot shows the position of the dangerous crossing. The BigKid Two crossing is safe, on an over bridge. The third option is an underbridge, but using this would mean a route using the road from Church Farm and through Dunkirk. This also has no pavement, like Deans Lane. It may be quieter, I don't know, but there is almost no verge. My third picture shows a suggested footpath alternative to avoid Deans Lane. This would need to be tested by someone and uploaded as a new route
This is a safer alternative to BigKid One, based on Iain’s suggested route across the A500 dual carriageway.
There are only three possible crossing points of the 70mph A500 dual carriageway. BigKid One uses the footpath and the attached Google Streetview screenshot shows the position of the dangerous crossing. The BigKid Two crossing is safe, on an over bridge. The third option is an underbridge, but using this would mean a route using the road from Church Farm and through Dunkirk. This also has no pavement, like Deans Lane. It may be quieter, I don't know, but there is almost no verge. My third picture shows a suggested footpath alternative to avoid Deans Lane. This would need to be tested by someone and uploaded as a new route
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Bignall End
Grid Ref
SJ8105450888
Lat / Lon
53.05492° / -2.28411°
Easting / Northing
381,054E / 350,888N
What3Words
contemplate.cover.dramatic
Kidsgrove
Grid Ref
SJ8372854378
Lat / Lon
53.08638° / -2.24440°
Easting / Northing
383,728E / 354,378N
What3Words
pill.foster.visits
| Bignall End | |
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| Grid Ref | SJ8105450888 |
| Lat / Lon | 53.05492° / -2.28411° |
| Easting / Northing | 381,054E / 350,888N |
| What3Words | contemplate.cover.dramatic |
| Kidsgrove | |
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| Grid Ref | SJ8372854378 |
| Lat / Lon | 53.08638° / -2.24440° |
| Easting / Northing | 383,728E / 354,378N |
| What3Words | pill.foster.visits |
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