Bootle — Walton

Boowal two
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By Hiking Historian on 15 Mar 2022

Distance

4km/3mi

Ascent

40m

Descent

15m

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Description

A refinement of the existing route, and diversions where there is not access, especially from the canal

A refinement of the existing route, and diversions where there is not access, especially from the canal

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This route has been reviewed by 2 people.

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Reviews - 2

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2)

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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)
Present at time of survey 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)
Not 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)
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)
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)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not 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.

The narrowest part of the path is 100.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 18.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 19.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 4.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (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.

60.0% of the route is on roads (1)

70.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

90.0% of the route is paved (1)

2.0% of the route is muddy (1)

1.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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2X September 2022 by Strider
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Bootle
Grid Ref SJ3408195656
Lat / Lon 53.45353° / -2.99413°
Easting / Northing 334,081E / 395,656N
What3Words memory.calm.intend
Walton
Grid Ref SJ3582694826
Lat / Lon 53.44629° / -2.96769°
Easting / Northing 335,826E / 394,826N
What3Words items.beard.pencil

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reviews

Strider

08 Sep 2022 Summer
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I walked from Walton to Bootle.
This is a pleasant walk mostly along wide, quiet, residential streets. Derby Park is a welcome green area with a band stand. Worth a wander around. More streets and then the canal, a green corridor with well made paths. Lots of wild fowl, bikes and anglers. Steep bridge at 18%. This takes you round the back of The New Strand Shopping Centre to Bootle New Strand Station. Rather annoyingly there is no entrance to the Centre from the back, so a short walk past the bus station to the front was required to find a much needed coffee.
Apart from a 50m narrow dirt path and a steep bridge the route is wide, flat, and easy for wheels.

  • Hiking Historian

    Hiking Historian

    08 Sep 2022

    There's two entrances to the Shopping Centre from the back: through the bus station, or via doors just below the big Strand sign.

    Thanks for walking and reviewing the route!

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Hiking Historian

16 Mar 2022 Winter
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Walked in reverse, from Walton to Bootle. A short, mostly urban, walk, often through residential areas. Mostly a foot and cycle route; whilst there are many ramps, crossings and no obstacles of note, there are some high kerbs in places.

Good public transport links at either end, with shops.

  • Ken

    Ken

    17 Mar 2022

    I'm sure it's nice along the canal but that loop is unnecessary when there is a direct route via Ash Street and Vermont Way.

  • Hiking Historian

    Hiking Historian

    17 Mar 2022

    I did consider that way, but the Slow Ways are about the more pleasurable rather than quicker routes. And the canal is a bit more scenic than the multistorey car parks by the Strand!

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