Darvel — Strathaven

Darstr one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

18km/11mi

Ascent

274m

Descent

195m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Darvel and Strathaven.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Darvel and Strathaven.

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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 - 4

Surveys

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Grade 2X based on 1 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 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)
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)
Ferry (0)

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)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not 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)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
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)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Ferry required (0)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
Not 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)
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)
No visible path (0)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Maybe present 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 69.0cm (1)

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: Unsigned (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.

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.

100.0% of the route is on roads (1)

10.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

10.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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2X May 2021 by Torsh
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Darvel
Grid Ref NS5632437469
Lat / Lon 55.60955° / -4.28244°
Easting / Northing 256,324E / 637,469N
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Strathaven
Grid Ref NS7016344494
Lat / Lon 55.67652° / -4.06624°
Easting / Northing 270,163E / 644,494N
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Darstr One's land is

Pasture 80.0%
Peat bogs 3.0%
Urban 12.6%
Woods 4.4%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Wellchoughed

08 Aug 2023 Summer
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Review of Slow Ways route Darstr one (Darvel to Strathaven)
I walked this route with two family members on an overcast but dry day in August 2023. The route is clearly mapped and presents no major obstacles to either walkers or wheelers. The route begins by following the pavement out of Darvel, heading east. Immediately after leaving the town, the route branches left and quite steeply uphill, passing through farmland along quiet country roads. Care is required at several sections in case of traffic, but on the day we visited, there were relatively few vehicles encountered. The route undulates up and down, winding between farms, past plantations and around a wind farm. Eventually it descends to the A71 just west of Strathaven. From here there is a simple walk along pavement until the centre of Strathaven is reached. My only complaints about the route are (1) that it is entirely on tarmac and (2) that diligence is required to guard against passing vehicles. Otherwise it is a well-mapped, easy to follow, interesting and enjoyable route.

Torsh

08 May 2021 Spring
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This route is on pavement or single track roads the whole way. Quiet at the Darvel end with the single track roads towards Strathaven being busier. Lots of bike traffic on this route. A small detour (600m) half way along gives the opportunity to stop at a cafe.

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