Bridport — Maiden Newton

Brimai one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

17km/11mi

Ascent

466m

Descent

390m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Bridport and Maiden Newton.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Bridport and Maiden Newton.

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Reviews - 1

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
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)
Not 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)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
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)
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)
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)
Maybe present Cattle possible (1)
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)
Present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Maybe present Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not 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)
Not 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: Unclear (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)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
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)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
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

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

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

Thereis no data on amount of route paved

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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4X April 2023 by Helen Gough
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Bridport
Grid Ref SY4659092902
Lat / Lon 50.73325° / -2.75817°
Easting / Northing 346,590E / 92,902N
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Maiden Newton
Grid Ref SY5972097707
Lat / Lon 50.77752° / -2.57266°
Easting / Northing 359,720E / 97,707N
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Brimai One's land is

Arable 29.9%
Pasture 50.5%
Urban 12.3%
Woods 7.3%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

review

Helen Gough

07 Apr 2023 Spring
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I walked from Maiden Newton to Bridport and had been looking forward to this walk. It started off well on footpaths and quiet lanes through peaceful countryside, but after crossing Barrowland Lane heading for Barrowland Farm I found the walk unpleasant until Whetley.
The farm is very hard to walk through, with no signage and the footpath was blocked today. I used other farm tracks, but as this is a cattle farm it's all very muddy (ankle deep), and very smelly. Leaving the farm buildings the route deviates from the footpath, but follow the path (using gps) or you will get stuck.
I was delighted to finally leave the farmland and get to Powerstock Common, but the route is a bridleway and far more suited to horses than humans. I again trudged through ankle deep, boggy mud and was scratched by brambles enough to make me swear. It looks like such a great place on the map but I could not wait to get away. Because of this section I wouldn't want to do this route again, but if you like a mudfest, go for it. In a dry summer it may be better, but it didn't look like it ever dries out.
The rest of the route was fine, and this is lovely country. There were some nice views and old world villages that I liked. However, caked in mud and bleeding from brambles I didn't want to stick around too long. I probably looked like I was on the run.
If I were to do this route again, I would try to plot a route that avoided Barrowland Farm and Powerstock Common.
I'll be interested to see how others find this route. I'm recommending it, despite my gripes as some people enjoy this kind of route.

  • David Cannon

    David Cannon

    02 Jun 2023

    I'm the Loders Parish RoW Liaison Officer so familiar with the section through Loders. Whetlands Lane is an Unclassified County Road (UCR) one short section of which has been churned up badly but easily avoided by diverting on to the disused Maiden Newton to Bridport railway. Bar Lane is also a UCR and is a lovely route but suffers from encroaching vegetation; take a slasher and secateurs!!!

  • David Cannon

    David Cannon

    02 Jun 2023

    Please be aware that there is a disused railway between Maiden Newton and Bridport. Much of this provides easy routes through lovely countryside. There are long term plans to use as much of the route as can be negotiated to develop a 'Trailway' all the way from Maiden Newton to Bridport. Even proposals to include a light railway; details here; http://www.bridportrenewal.org.uk/

  • Helen Gough

    Helen Gough

    03 Jun 2023

    That sounds like a much better alternative!

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