Brierley Hill — Dudley

Bridud three
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By David Sanderson on 10 Oct 2021

Distance

5km/3mi

Ascent

118m

Descent

67m

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Description

Route mainly follows Dudley Canal No.1 then goes through Netherton Hill Reserve. Crosses King Street using pedestrian crossing and then accesses High Street via Rutland Passage. Towpath, track and pavement

Route mainly follows Dudley Canal No.1 then goes through Netherton Hill Reserve. Crosses King Street using pedestrian crossing and then accesses High Street via Rutland Passage. Towpath, track and pavement

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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

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Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

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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)
Step and kerbs (0)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Maybe present Flights of steps (1)
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)
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)
Not 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 50.0cm (1)

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

50.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

70.0% 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 June 2023 by Hugh Hudson
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Start and end points

Brierley Hill
Grid Ref SO9187087150
Lat / Lon 52.48222° / -2.12114°
Easting / Northing 391,870E / 287,150N
What3Words affair.taken.agenda
Dudley
Grid Ref SO9462190374
Lat / Lon 52.51124° / -2.08068°
Easting / Northing 394,621E / 290,374N
What3Words sheep.nests.hurt

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reviews

Hugh Hudson

07 Jun 2023 (edited 08 Jun 2023) Spring
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Walked from Brierley Hill to Dudley. A good enjoyable route.

From Brierley Hill High Street, we turn left onto Level Street, which we follow across the A4036 and down the hill to a roundabout, where we join the canal through the Waterfront development and on through a series of bends, under the A4036 and over a footbridge to reach Blackbrook Road, which we follow uphill over another canal to reach a nature reserve. I suspect there may be easier and flatter linespaths than the GPX/right of way line, which drops down easy angled steps twice then climbs to reach Cinder Bank, which we cross, then follow New Road up the hill, continuing up Vicar Street, then right into the centre of Dudley and the meeting point by the bus station.

Dave4

24 Oct 2021 Autumn
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A good mix of urban pavement, canal and nature reserve making an enjoyable walk.

David Sanderson

24 Oct 2021 Autumn
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This route starts in Brierley Hill High Street and soon turns alongside the dual carriageway of Level Street. There are pedestrian crossings throughout so it feels safe. You turn left onto Dudley Canal Number One and pass the numerous chain bars and restaurants of the Waterfront Development. The walk along the canal is very pleasant when you do, it feels a shame to leave it. I'm wondering if there might be another route which continues to the top of the canal which would involve following slightly busier roads later on into Dudley. You leave the canal to cross Saltwells Nature Reserve which is a nice quiet, friendly stretch of the walk. As you leave the tracks of the reserve you cross the busy A459 (you can use pedestrian islands to do so). And start the ascent through the terraced residential streets of south Dudley. Entry into the centre is via the pedestrian crossing over King Street and then through Rutland Passage into the High Street and then through the Market Place to the meeting spot outside the Bus Station. If I could give this route 4.5 stars I would, because although I believe it to be the best Slow Way between Brierley Hill and Dudley I still wonder if there might be a better route using more of Canal Number One. Saying that, it's direct, offroad, safe and an enjoyable walk so I'll give it 5 stars.

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