Bristol — Filton

Brifil one
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Verified by 75.00% of reviewers

By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

8km/5mi

Ascent

111m

Descent

49m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Bristol and Filton.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Bristol and Filton.

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Status

This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

This route has been flagged (1 times) for reasons relating to access.

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Verified route

Route status - Live

Reviews - 4

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3) No (1)

Problems reported -  Access (1)

Downloads - 14

Surveys

What is this route like?

Surveys are submitted by fellow users of this website and show what you might expect from this Slow Ways route. Scroll down the page to read more detailed surveys.

Grade 2X based on 2 surveys Sign up or log in to survey this route.
Description Note
Grade 1: Entirely smooth and compacted surfaces.
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 2 surveys.
Full grading description

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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Maybe present Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (2)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (2)
Present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (2)
Accommodation (0)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (2)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Maybe present Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (2)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (2)
Not present at time of survey Train station (2)
Present at time of survey Bench (2)
Maybe present Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (2)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (2)

Challenges

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

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (2)
Not present at time of survey Wading (2)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (2)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (2)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (2)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (2)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (2)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (2)
Diverted path (0)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Stiles (0)
Step and kerbs (0)
Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (0)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (2)
Not present at time of survey Gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (2)
Maybe present Disables access gates (1)
Maybe present Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (2)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (2)
Not present at time of survey Fords (2)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (2)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (2)
Acceptable road walking (0)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (2)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (2)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (2)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (2)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (2)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (2)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (2)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (2)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (2)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (2)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (2)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (2)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (2)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (2)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (2)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (2)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (2)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (2)
Maybe present Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (2)
Free of other obstacles (0)

Measurements

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

The narrowest part of the path is 70.0cm (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 45.0% (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 25.0% (2)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 3.0% (2)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (2)

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)
Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Not 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.

2.0% of the route is on roads (2)

89.0% of the route is lit at night (2)

99.0% of the route is paved (2)

1.0% of the route is muddy (2)

0.0% of the route is over rough ground (2)

0.0% of the route is through long grass (2)

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2 surveys

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2X May 2021 by Aishling
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1X August 2023 by Brian
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Bristol
Grid Ref ST5894073546
Lat / Lon 51.45939° / -2.59239°
Easting / Northing 358,940E / 173,546N
What3Words dollar.perky.study
Filton
Grid Ref ST6028979160
Lat / Lon 51.50996° / -2.57360°
Easting / Northing 360,289E / 179,160N
What3Words ideas.tall.supper

Brifil One's land is

Urban 100.0%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

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Distance

8km/5mi

Ascent

71 m

Descent

17 m

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