Bignall EndKidsgrove

Bigkid three
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By Ken on 30 Dec 2023


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Having walked Bigkid-2 and read the other reviews one weak point on that route is Dean's Lane. This route avoids that and offers a different approach to Bath Pool. It's still not a perfect Slow Way and is only fit for those on foot

Having walked Bigkid-2 and read the other reviews one weak point on that route is Dean's Lane. This route avoids that and offers a different approach to Bath Pool. It's still not a perfect Slow Way and is only fit for those on foot

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Reviews - 1

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (1)

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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.
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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)
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)
Present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Maybe present Mobile phone coverage (1)
Maybe present Train station (1)
Not present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Maybe present Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

Narrowest part of path: no data

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 (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)

5.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

25.0% of the route is paved (1)

10.0% of the route is muddy (1)

10.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

1.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Bignall End
Grid Ref SJ8105450888
Lat / Lon 53.05492° / -2.28411°
Easting / Northing 381,054E / 350,888N
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Kidsgrove
Grid Ref SJ8372854378
Lat / Lon 53.08638° / -2.24440°
Easting / Northing 383,728E / 354,378N
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review


Ken

30 Dec 2023 Winter

Yet again a fast and busy road crossing dictates a Slow Way route. The iffy section of road, Dean’s Lane, is by-passed and elsewhere there are pavements. Could be cattle in the one open field at the head of Bath Park wood. Services half way even accommodation but hardly required on this fairly short route which is a walk only, not recommended for wheels.

I walked from Kidsgrove station. Follow the orange line for the start of this walk, that line being the ever present colour of the canal here. Passing the disused portal of Brindley’s tunnel our route climbs up the access road. It starts briefly up Boathorse Road, as the name records this was the way the boat horse went while men legged the boat through he tunnel. Take the footpath climbing through woodland.

We are back on roads from the Bowls Club then take an unsigned path passing the Cricket Club, all very sporty around here. This path was a bit muddy and drops down to join the hard surfaced cycle route, make the best of it, it doesn’t last. The definitive path (green or red dash line on OS) does not appear to be available through Bath Park woodland. The start benefits from a small loop. Once on the path there is some old waymarks and a path is apparent on the ground. I looked to the SE of the small pond where the OS shows the path and decided it was far too narrow so stayed on the NW side as plotted. Later a small stream comes down a valley from the NW, a sleeper bridge has a waymark and here we double back, don’t go up this valley. The path still has some evidence on the ground and leaving the woodland there are some dilapidated steps up to a stile onto the road.

There is accommodation available here plus what was a Little Chef is now Greggs and Subway. Our path winds around the Travelodge to meet the road which allows a safe crossing of the busy dual carriageway. A pavement offers more protection as we climb to Red Street. The Crown here was closed but looked to be still trading. We pass Dean’s Lane turning right along a footpath signed road that becomes a path alongside a school. It drops down passing the end of a cul-de-sac to enter a wide grassy strip. The recorded path continues to the road but we can bear left over the grass to follow the narrow lane safely segregated by a strip of trees and bushes.

We could take to the lane for the final few yards but this route avoids that until we have a pavement along the road into Bignall. It would be improved with some cutting back and where we cross sides at the road to Megacre it’s not the safest pavement design, done by a roads person, I guess. The meeting point on the edge of the settlement has a bus shelter, without seat but there is one close by. An Inn opposite and shops just a short distance along the road.


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