Calne — Royal Wootton Bassett

Calroy one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

17km/10mi

Ascent

139m

Descent

79m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Calne and Royal Wootton Bassett.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Calne and Royal Wootton Bassett.

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Status

This route has been reviewed by 2 people.

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

This route has been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to safety.

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 2

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  No (2)

Problems reported -  Access (1) Safety (1)

Downloads - 4

Surveys

What is this route like?

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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 2 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (2)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (2)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (2)
Restaurant (0)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (2)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (2)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (2)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (2)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (2)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (2)
Not present at time of survey Train station (2)
Bench (0)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (2)
Bus stop (0)
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)
Very muddy (0)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (2)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (2)
Present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (2)
Present at time of survey Diverted path (2)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

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

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (2)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (2)
Maybe present Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (2)

Measurements

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

The narrowest part of the path is 22.9cm (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 18.2% (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 38.0% (2)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 10.0% (2)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear (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.

Maybe present Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Standard pram (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged pram (1)
Maybe present Standard wheelchair (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Standard pram (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged pram (1)
Maybe present Standard wheelchair (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Maybe present 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.

21.0% of the route is on roads (2)

17.0% of the route is lit at night (2)

24.5% of the route is paved (2)

26.0% of the route is muddy (2)

8.0% of the route is over rough ground (2)

31.0% of the route is through long grass (2)

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2 surveys

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3X May 2021 by AeroAli
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4X April 2023 by Brian
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Calne
Grid Ref ST9975471012
Lat / Lon 51.43810° / -2.00492°
Easting / Northing 399,754E / 171,012N
What3Words typical.buying.hips
Royal Wootton Bassett
Grid Ref SU0673382577
Lat / Lon 51.54205° / -1.90430°
Easting / Northing 406,733E / 182,577N
What3Words financial.piano.popular

Calroy One's land is

Arable 61.9%
Pasture 21.0%
Urban 17.1%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Brian

19 Apr 2023 Spring
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Prior to undertaking this route, I read this review, and was concerned that my walk was to be one of much tribulation. It was. I walked from RWB to Calne. I encountered twelve issues en route, eight between RWB and Hilmarton. Seven of these I got through ( I ALWAYS carry secateurs ), but one, the route has been extinguished by the landowner. This issue is at SU 04492 77034. I continued along the minor road taking the next right ( SU 04199 76356 ) to rejoin the route at Upper Littlecott Farm.
This added 0.15 mi to the route. Overall I recorded the route at 10.83 mi. I have reported the 12 issues to Wiltshire Council, but suspect they will drop into the great Recycling Bin.
I considered uploading the actual route I walked which addressed the one real issue, as whilst the other eleven I got past, but they hardly made the walk one to savour.
I have created an alternative route which avoids the first eight issues, but will not upload until I know the route is achievable.
On the upside I did not encounter any cows, as the ground is still to wet.

AeroAli

31 May 2021 Spring
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This was a frustrating walk for seasoned and fit walkers. Near the Royal Wootton Bassett (RWB) end, a lot of paths were overgrown - sometimes with crop. We got fed up of wading through long grass at one point and just walked on road which wasn't too bad. Many of the transitions (styles / fence / gates / bridges) between fields were extremely hard to find buried in hedges, and some were not there at all, necessitating diversions. The route takes you through a field that had a lot of very excitable cows in it. I would not suggest anyone walks through this field when the cows are there, it was a scary experience, but there was no alternative without major backtrack. Many of the paths are not sign posted at the RWB end. All the challenges were at the RWB end - the Calne half is much better.

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Ascent

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Descent

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