Chippenham — Malmesbury

Chimal two
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By Stephenwalking on 03 May 2021

Distance

18km/11mi

Ascent

153m

Descent

110m

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Description

I tried writing a description and it didn't save . So anyway , I'll try again. There are no good off-road routes from Chi to Mal. Basically because of the M4, and because of the urban sprawl that is Chippenham. But try this.

All the C and B roads are safe and wide and easily walked by the competent walker. And the 429 into Malmesbury has a footpath alongside it (on the north / west side). Things to do on this route are see Kellaways / Maud / Heath's Causeway / Monument, and the NT Sutton Lane Meadows. And there are 2 pubs and a post office / coffee shop (in the Bell Hotel) at Sutton Benger)

I tried writing a description and it didn't save . So anyway , I'll try again. There are no good off-road routes from Chi to Mal. Basically because of the M4, and because of the urban sprawl that is Chippenham. But try this.

All the C and B roads are safe and wide and easily walked by the competent walker. And the 429 into Malmesbury has a footpath alongside it (on the north / west side). Things to do on this route are see Kellaways / Maud / Heath's Causeway / Monument, and the NT Sutton Lane Meadows. And there are 2 pubs and a post office / coffee shop (in the Bell Hotel) at Sutton Benger)

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Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

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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.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not 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)
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)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not 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)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Not 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)
Present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not 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)
Not 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.

The narrowest part of the path is 55.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 32.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 36.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 5.0% (1)

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.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Not 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)
Maybe present Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Not 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.

47.0% of the route is on roads (1)

13.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

64.0% of the route is paved (1)

5.0% of the route is muddy (1)

5.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

6.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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3X October 2022 by Brian
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Start and end points

Chippenham
Grid Ref ST9202773318
Lat / Lon 51.45878° / -2.11614°
Easting / Northing 392,027E / 173,318N
What3Words legs.daydreams.estuaries
Malmesbury
Grid Ref ST9338287191
Lat / Lon 51.58354° / -2.09690°
Easting / Northing 393,382E / 187,191N
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reviews

Brian

20 Oct 2022 Autumn
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I walked this route yesterday from Malmesbury, back to Chippenham.
I recorded the route on GPS as 10.93 mi
The A429 coming out of M is very busy, although you are on adjacent pavement.
The whole area around Lawn Farm is confusing, and badly needs proper waymarking ( fp's are not as the definitive map ) I found the road from Rodbourne to S Benger busy, but as the road is relatively straight its not unsafe. Post Sutton Benger are green lanes, and fields with stiles and ped gates.Near the Sports Centre in Chipp is a flight of 47 steps, the route is definitely not mobility issue friendly.
In the middle third is Seagry with bus stops, and New Inn Pub ( limited opening ).

Stephenwalking

10 May 2021 Spring
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I just want to add another photo. But if I add another review then I need to give it a rating again. That might be 'skewing' the ratings, especially if it's just me marking my own homework, twice. Sorry.

Anyway, if you take the 'off-road' route from Thornhill Farm there is a point at which you might miss an important right turn. See the attached photo. As you approach the electric pylons along a north-south bridleway there is a stile with a footpath heading off to the right. That stile and right fork is the route you need to take, to get to Sutton Lane Meadows and then to the eastern end of Sutton Benger to regain the road to Malmesbury.

Stephenwalking

10 May 2021 Spring
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Basically I'm reviewing my own route here. But I thought it might be useful. It's nearly all quiet C roads, and good for walkers with wheels. There is a left turn onto an old bridleway at Thornhill Farm. Note that this is not a farm any more, but a brand new big house (see photo; the bridleway is out of shot to the left where the fingerpost is.) If it's wet, the first section of this bridleway gets very boggy, so best avoid it by continuing along the road (Sutton Lane) to Sutton Benger. The bridleway gets a bit narrow after a while, and eventually peters out to become footpaths with stiles, so unfortunately is not suitable for wheels. However, it is possible to visit Sutton Lane Meadows along the bridleway from Sutton Lane further along the road; there is a junction with a bridleway that goes right to Avon Mill and left to Sutton Lane Meadows.

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Distance

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Ascent

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Descent

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