Bloxwich — Walsall

Blowal one
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Verified Slow Way

Verified by 75.00% of reviewers

By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

4km/2mi

Ascent

5m

Descent

46m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Bloxwich and Walsall.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Bloxwich and Walsall.

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Status

This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

This route has potentially been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to safety.

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Verified route

Route status - Live

Reviews - 4

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3) Maybe (1)

Problems reported -  Safety (1)

Downloads - 5

Surveys

What is this route like?

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Grade 2X based on 1 surveys Sign up or log in to survey this route.
Description Note
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.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Not 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)
Not 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.

Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not 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)
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)
Present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
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)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Maybe present 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)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Maybe present Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
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: Clear (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.

There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

100.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

100.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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2X May 2021 by Embe
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Bloxwich
Grid Ref SJ9981602238
Lat / Lon 52.61793° / -2.00415°
Easting / Northing 399,816E / 302,238N
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Walsall
Grid Ref SP0119698577
Lat / Lon 52.58501° / -1.98378°
Easting / Northing 401,196E / 298,577N
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Blowal One's land is

Urban 100.0%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Ken

02 Oct 2022 Autumn
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Too many choices but this one does what it says on the tin. Direct but not off road, well there is an adequate pavement so what is off road walking? The canal was tempting but longer and perhaps not so user friendly in the dark. I spotted that bus stops along this route are 'Not in use'. Red double lines only seen previously in London by this yokel. Can I add to choices by suggesting the parallel High Street / Bloxwich Road which might be a little more community rather than traffic focused. Yes happy to recommend this as a safe and accurate Slow Way for those in a hurry between Bloxwich and Walsall.

Paul McGill

22 Jun 2022 Summer
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Easy to follow route and quickest between Bloxwich and Walsall but uses the main roads. The alternatives follow the canal, are more scenic but slightly longer.

David Sanderson

22 Aug 2021 Summer
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Direct and safe, this is a no nonsense Slow Way that I'd walked in reverse about five years ago when the trains had been cancelled. This time, I was starting in Walsall. The route picks up the busy A34 and doesn't deviate. It's pavement all the way. There is a section where the pavement ran out on one side just south of Birchills Junction, but I found crossing the road easy enough. I had a quick check of the canal which runs parallel with most this route to see if there is an option to "tek the sennick rowt" as they say round here, and there is. But that's for another Slow Way! Plenty of shops, plenty of takeaways and pedestrian crossings throughout. Not much peace or beauty but it's quick and very easy to follow, that's the trade-off. Approved.

  • David Sanderson

    David Sanderson

    22 Aug 2021

    Forgot to mention the numerous bus stops along this route! Very well connected

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Adlibtraveller

29 Jun 2021 Summer
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Straightforward route and easy to follow, but it does go via a main road, so it's not particularly suitable for families.

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