CalneMarlborough

Calmar two
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By eliot on 09 May 2021


Distance

24km/15mi

Ascent

295m

Descent

232m

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Description

I walked Calmar today and found some accessibility issues.

My route is mostly the same the only difference are:

1. In Calne there have been new housing estates build since the last time the OS Maps were updates. There is now no way through. My route by passes these by taking the National Cycle Route starting from Low Lane.

2. Hill's Waste Site has blocked the path so my route carries on the National Cycle Route rejoining the existing route a few hundred meters later.

3. Minor diversion at Compton Basset avoiding a style and taking a more accessible parallel dirt road up the hill.

From Compton Basset to Marlborough there are no changes required

I walked Calmar today and found some accessibility issues.

My route is mostly the same the only difference are:

1. In Calne there have been new housing estates build since the last time the OS Maps were updates. There is now no way through. My route by passes these by taking the National Cycle Route starting from Low Lane.

2. Hill's Waste Site has blocked the path so my route carries on the National Cycle Route rejoining the existing route a few hundred meters later.

3. Minor diversion at Compton Basset avoiding a style and taking a more accessible parallel dirt road up the hill.

From Compton Basset to Marlborough there are no changes required

Status

This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

There are no issues flagged.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 14

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Description Note
Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.
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.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Maybe present Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Maybe present 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)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Maybe present Disables access gates (1)
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)
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)
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)
Present at time of survey 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)
Maybe present 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)
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.

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: Unclear in places (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.

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

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

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

10.0% of the route is on roads (1)

1.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

20.0% of the route is paved (1)

80.0% of the route is muddy (1)

10.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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3X May 2021 by Eliot
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Start and end points

Calne
Grid Ref ST9975471012
Lat / Lon 51.43810° / -2.00492°
Easting / Northing 399,754E / 171,012N
What3Words typical.buying.hips
Marlborough
Grid Ref SU1876469099
Lat / Lon 51.42060° / -1.73153°
Easting / Northing 418,764E / 169,099N
What3Words dirt.haunt.bootleg

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Distance

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Ascent

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Descent

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