Clitheroe — Sabden

Clisab one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

8km/5mi

Ascent

259m

Descent

185m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Clitheroe and Sabden.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Clitheroe and Sabden.

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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 - 7

Surveys

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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 U: Currently ungraded.		 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)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not 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)
Maybe present Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
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)
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)
Maybe present Cattle possible (1)
Maybe present 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)
Present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Other hazards (0)

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 20.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 100.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 100.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 80.0% (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.

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

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

38.0% of the route is on roads (1)

23.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

38.0% of the route is paved (1)

10.0% of the route is muddy (1)

15.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

15.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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1 surveys

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4X January 2024 by Greengibbo77
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Clitheroe
Grid Ref SD7417441977
Lat / Lon 53.87336° / -2.39427°
Easting / Northing 374,174E / 441,977N
What3Words diverged.fists.mourner
Sabden
Grid Ref SD7794837390
Lat / Lon 53.83231° / -2.33655°
Easting / Northing 377,948E / 437,390N
What3Words gravy.shams.husky

Clisab One's land is

Moors 17.5%
Pasture 58.4%
Urban 24.1%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Greengibbo77

26 Jan 2024 Winter
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I walked this from Clitheroe to Sabden on a bright, breezy, dry winter's day. The first 1.5km are urban pavement walking with a good surface. It then follows some good footpaths around playing fields before heading off across fields. There's a section to the north of Standen Hall which is criss-crossed with heras (construction) fencing. I guess this will be a housing estate in the near future which may affect the route. Beyond Standen Hall a good footpath takes you to a quiet B road before the tricky A59 crossing. This is a busy trans-pennine route and can be tricky to cross at busy times. A bit of road walking into the pretty village of Pendleton before a footpath heads off across fields to Wymondhouses. The path is poorly defined from here and the OS Maps app is useful in keeping on track. Beyond Wymondhouses the gradient increases, the surface deteriorates into tussocks of rush with waterlogged grass between. This is tough going as you ascend the nick of Pendle. The views at the top however are stunning on a clear day. The drop down into Sabden uses poorly defined paths with some rough, uneven grassy tussocks, eventually becoming easier underfoot. The final kilometre is along a decent footpath and then urban pavement to the car park opposite the White Hart pub. It's an easy walk at either end with a tough, steep kilometre over the Nick of Pendle. It's the best route there is from Clitheroe to Sabden.

Ed M

07 Aug 2023 Summer
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Nice route avoiding roads. Clear footpaths. A bit wet in parts but to be expected given the wet July. Lovely views. Sheep and inquisitive cows in some fields.

Ian Metcalfe

30 Jun 2021 Summer
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This is a great route with a bit of uphill walking affording spectacular views across the Ribble Valley and Pendle. It starts by walking through some residential Clitheroe streets but you are soon out into the countryside. One disadvantage is that you need to cross the very busy A59. The route then goes through the lovely village of Pendleton before heading up the foothills of Pendle Hill which dominates the landscape in this area. I did stray from the route as the path becomes indistinct when you get on top of the moors but it was easy to get back on track. Eventually you drop down into Sabden. The route is pretty accurate. I would definitely walk it again and recommend to others.

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