Darley DaleMatlock

Darmat one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

4km/3mi

Ascent

34m

Descent

49m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Darley Dale and Matlock.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Darley Dale and Matlock.

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This route has been reviewed by 2 people.

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 2

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 14

Surveys

What is this route like?

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Grade 3X based on 2 surveys Sign up or log in to survey this route.
Description Note
Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
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 (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)
Present at time of survey 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)
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)
Maybe present Long grass sections (1)
Maybe present Crops encroaching on path (1)
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)
Maybe present Disables access gates (1)
Maybe present Cycle barriers (1)
Maybe present 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)
Not 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)
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)
Maybe present Tidal area (1)
Maybe present 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?

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.

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: Clear (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.

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.

There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

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

Thereis no data on amount of route paved

60.0% of the route is muddy (2)

There is no data on rough ground

40.0% of the route is through long grass (2)

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2 surveys

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2X June 2023 by Rebecca Watkins
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3X August 2024 by SeaGreen
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

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Start and end points

Darley Dale
Grid Ref SK2754662854
Lat / Lon 53.16212° / -1.58946°
Easting / Northing 427,546E / 362,854N
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Matlock
Grid Ref SK2966060180
Lat / Lon 53.13797° / -1.55809°
Easting / Northing 429,660E / 360,180N
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Darmat One's land is

Pasture 50.5%
Urban 49.5%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


StephenWalker

23 Mar 2024 Spring

I walked this route from Darley Dale It is easy to follow, and can be simplified still further because the rail-side path can be accessed directly from Old Road bridge (rather than the dog-leg through the village), and near Matlock a concessionary path carries straight ahead alongside the railway, crossing the river on the railway bridges. This saves the detour east to join Bakewell Road. A fast and safe passage from Darley Dale to Matlock.


SeaGreen

25 Apr 2021 Spring

A perfect slowway. Easy walking through a beautiful valley. A cycle/walk track with a steam railway Peak Rail on one side and the river Derwent on the other. Main route avoids all steps, gates and stiles if you use the cycleway all the way to Darley Dales Station Road. Carparks at the Whitworth, Darley Dale and at the Matlock end. Cafes both ends. South and parallel to the cycle track paths meander along with the river and walkers can leave and return to the main track. If you don't mind a narrow bridge and some steps there is no need to leave the track when the cycle way does - just follow the river path.


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