Bradford-On-Avon — Trowbridge

Bratro one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

7km/4mi

Ascent

44m

Descent

52m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Bradford-On-Avon and Trowbridge.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Bradford-On-Avon and Trowbridge.

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This route has been reviewed by 9 people.

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Verified route

Route status - Live

Reviews - 9

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (9)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 14

Surveys

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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)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present 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)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not 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 90.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 16.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 20.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 5.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Very 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.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

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.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

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

28.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

100.0% of the route is paved (1)

5.0% of the route is muddy (1)

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 November 2021 by Brian
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Bradford-On-Avon
Grid Ref ST8255360871
Lat / Lon 51.34665° / -2.25189°
Easting / Northing 382,553E / 160,871N
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Trowbridge
Grid Ref ST8566357920
Lat / Lon 51.32020° / -2.20711°
Easting / Northing 385,663E / 157,920N
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Bratro One's land is

Arable 17.4%
Green urban 0.2%
Pasture 4.0%
Urban 53.2%
Woods 25.2%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Anna

29 Sep 2023 Autumn
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This route was very easy to follow and apart from one bridge over the canal completely flat and concrete and navigable on wheels. The scenery was very pretty for most of the route as it is alongside the Kennet and Avon canal, although the day we did it it was tipping down with rain so we didn't linger anywhere.

Izzy Plummer

25 Sep 2023 Autumn
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Walked with Everybody Outdoors as an organised walk. A lovely and easily navigable walk, paralleling the canal for the majority of it which was lovely and gave us plenty to look at and talk about. Good distance, made even better by the train making the walk accessible and fun. Definitely recommend.

Stephanie Wetherell

25 Sep 2023 Autumn
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An easy to navigate route along the railway path and canal tow path. Easy to walk due to the train and buses running between the two towns. Good surface in bad weather.

Panifex

17 Sep 2022 Summer
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I agree with all the other reviewers - this is a very pleasant walk along the canal that takes sensible routes in and out of Bradford-on-Avon and Trowbridge.

JohnMyerson

10 Jul 2022 Summer
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Pleasant walk along the K&A canal then footpath into Trowbridge. Brief section through housing estate. Short tunnel after left turn to reach station car park. At the end it's possible to walk through the Shires shopping centre (toilets just inside on left) next to ASDA to get to the town centre.

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    JohnMyerson

    10 Jul 2022

    Might be useful to know that the D1 bus between Bath, Bradford and Trowbridge is now hourly.

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Brian

08 Nov 2021 Autumn
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This route is 4.20 mi long, and is a suitable route for mobility scooter, and pushchair users., as it is 100 % paved, with no stiles or gates.
It can be reduced by a further 0.40 mi, by walking down Brick Lane, and then Seymour Rd in Trowbridge.

Iang299

26 Sep 2021 Autumn
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Pleasant walk through Trowbridge town on footpaths then tarmac footpath along rail line before joining canal towpath for most of the walk. Navigationally there are 2 slight errors with the map- 1. You can’t walk across Trowbridge station car park and join the path. Look for narrow entrance on the right as you enter car park. 2. At BOA lock you can’t keep to the canal but have to join the road. There is little point then I rejoining the towpath and dog legging back to the road so keep to road into BOA.

Richard Craft

22 Jun 2021 Summer
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An interesting, level and mixed route, a combination of pavement walking, canal towpath and shared footpath/cycle route with an excellent surface. It's basically an attractive country walk with urban landscape either end. The entire canal section is part of the Outer Wheel of the Bradford on Avon Walking Wheel: https://walkbradfordonavon.org/boa-walking-wheel; photo 4 shows the green waymarker of the Outer Wheel.
It's more or less level. There's one potential obstruction, shown in photo 3, on the eastern edge of Bradford on Avon - there's room for a single buggy or pushchair & probably a standard wheelchair, but maybe not a large mobility scooter.

Carol Craft

22 Jun 2021 Summer
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A good level walk half of which is in countryside on the Kennet & Avon Canal towpath.
Just one potential obstruction where a large wheelchair might struggle and a double buggy won't get through.
The surface is mainly good, a bit puddly on the towpath when wet.

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