Description
This is a Slow Ways route connecting Burton and Sherston.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Burton and Sherston.
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Status
This route has been reviewed by 3 people.
This route has potentially been flagged (3 times) for reasons relating to access.
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Information
Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - No (2) Maybe (1)
Problems reported - Access (3)
Downloads - 11
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Burton
Grid Ref
ST8168579513
Lat / Lon
51.51424° / -2.26532°
Easting / Northing
381,685E / 179,513N
What3Words
flask.rehearsed.cloak
Sherston
Grid Ref
ST8535785928
Lat / Lon
51.57203° / -2.21267°
Easting / Northing
385,357E / 185,928N
What3Words
cigar.sprint.senders
Burshe One's land is
| Burton | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | ST8168579513 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.51424° / -2.26532° |
| Easting / Northing | 381,685E / 179,513N |
| What3Words | flask.rehearsed.cloak |
| Sherston | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | ST8535785928 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.57203° / -2.21267° |
| Easting / Northing | 385,357E / 185,928N |
| What3Words | cigar.sprint.senders |
| Arable | 37.4% |
| Pasture | 51.1% |
| Urban | 11.5% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Lucie
02 Jul 2023A walk of two halves!
The first part was very poor - overgrown foliage, unclear paths, electric fences, broken styles and uneven footing. We had to go off route due to the path being inaccessible in places - a real shame given the scenery was lovely.
The second half was a delight - very clear pathways, even footing and gentle inclines. There were some styles and (very) narrow gates which could be challenging for those with mobility issues or if you are in a bigger body.
Overall, despite lovely scenery I would not recommend this route until some serious maintenance work has been done to restore the path.
Sara Huws
20 Jun 2023I would not recommend the Acton to Luckington leg of this trail if you are a beginner, as it was blocked, poorly signposted and maintained - broken stiles, electric fences, really uneven ground, overgrowth etc.
The Luckington to Sherston path was full of vibrant wildlife, wonderful buildings and was much more accessible. For plus-size walkers: I am a UK20 and this part of the route had one narrow stone stile and several kissing gates - these were ok to navigate but walkers in a higher size range may find these less accessible.
Overall this part of the MacMillan Way suffers from poor stewardship and as a Slow Ways route it was not passable - we had to do a bit of road walking on a really busy stretch to avoid an inaccessible part of the suggested route. Traffic was really fast along this road so it was an inelegant solution - but preferable to the suggested path on the day.
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Stephanie Wetherell
20 Jun 2023Between Littleton Drew and Luckington was incredibly difficult walking - there was electric fencing blocking the first field twice, stiles were very overgrown (and one was completely broken and impassable), and there was limited footpath signage and no discernible route for much of it, meaning tramping through thigh high meadows over pretty rough ground. It didn't feel like an accessible or advisable route for anyone without a fair amount of experience (and a good map) to undertake. The section from Luckington to Sherston was much better though and would recommend this stretch.
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