CreweAlsager

Creals one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

11km/7mi

Ascent

70m

Descent

27m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Crewe and Alsager.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Crewe and Alsager.

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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

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Verified route

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

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 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)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Maybe present Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Not present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey 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.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Maybe present Step and kerbs (1)
Maybe present Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
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)
Maybe present Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Maybe present 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)
Not 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?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Maybe present 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.

Narrowest part of path: no data

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: Very clear (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)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
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)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
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.

15.0% of the route is on roads (1)

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

Thereis no data on amount of route paved

15.0% of the route is muddy (1)

There is no data on rough ground

5.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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1 surveys

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3X May 2022 by Mary Oz
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Crewe
Grid Ref SJ7102254787
Lat / Lon 53.08952° / -2.43413°
Easting / Northing 371,022E / 354,787N
What3Words tigers.pouch.drape
Alsager
Grid Ref SJ8006355150
Lat / Lon 53.09320° / -2.29916°
Easting / Northing 380,063E / 355,150N
What3Words disarmed.bunks.neutron

Creals One's land is

Arable 37.3%
Other 0.5%
Pasture 19.0%
Urban 37.4%
Woods 5.8%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Mary Oz

04 May 2022 Spring

The main roads leaving Crewe were very busy, but had good pavements and crossing points. They gradually got quieter heading into Haslington, where the field crossings started. These were all very clearly marked and included many aluminium kissing gates. At Hall o’ the Heath, as others have said, the signs were different from the OS Map. I followed the Slow Ways route which involved opening an electric fence “gate” by holding the insulated handle. I then had to negotiate a field full of close by cows and calves. I guess this is a seasonal issue, but neither of these things felt easy. Apart from this, and one field where the grass was rather long, the footpaths and roads were all very easy to follow, and this was a very enjoyable route. In the vicinity of the M6, and of Crewe, there was obviously a lot of traffic noise, but in other parts of the walk all I could hear was birdsong.


Penny

05 Mar 2022 Winter

This is a direct and enjoyable route between the two towns. All the paths are well marked and well maintained. The walking is a mix of pavements, country lanes and footpaths through fields or wood. All the road crossings are safe and there are no stiles along the route, only kissing gates. The fields and the wood were very muddy after all the recent rain, but passable with good footwear. At the Hall o' the Heath several footpaths converge and there is an optional redirection as well, making this the place where most concentration is needed to follow the route, but otherwise a very straightforward walk.


David Sanderson

20 Feb 2022 Winter

When I first looked at this route on the map I didn't have high hopes for its enjoyability, but it proved me wrong! The route out of Crewe follows the pavement next to the dual carriageway and the traffic can be heavy, but it's not for very long and there are traffic lights for all the crossings you need to do. As you switch over to the B5077 you walk into Crewe Green, which has some intriguing old buildings. At Haslington you leave the B road, follow a lane (local drivers are very consderate) and then enter the countryside, navigating a series of footpaths towards Oakhanger. Despite the marshy conditions (this was the day after Storm Eunice) all of the footpaths were well marked and really easy to follow. My only encounter with livestock was at a distance thanks to the farmer fencing in the path and keeping his cows well fed, away from the footpath. Reaching Hall o' the Heath, the farmer has directed the foopath away from the marked right of way, this would be slightly quicker to follow, but as I was reviewing I followed the path as marked on the map and was able to do so. Holmshaw Moss was a pleasant but boggy section of woodland walking and soon after that I found myself crossing the M6 by bridge. A well marked path across a field takes you to the residential streets of Alsager and it's via those and some footpaths that you get to the meeting spot by the station. This route is a superb Slow Way. It's varied, direct and easy to follow. I didn't feel unsafe for one moment. The short section of lanes I had to walk in were open and quiet. There are shops, pubs and takeaways in Crewe, Haslington and Alsager. I'd definitely walk it again!.


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