Description
This is a Slow Ways route connecting Draethen and Risca.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Draethen and Risca.
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Status
This route has been reviewed by 4 people.
This route has potentially been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to access.
This route has potentially been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to accuracy.
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Information
Route status - Live
Reviews - 4
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (2) No (1) Maybe (1)
Problems reported - Access (1) Accuracy (1)
Downloads - 6
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Draethen
Grid Ref
ST2207187335
Lat / Lon
51.57947° / -3.12603°
Easting / Northing
322,071E / 187,335N
What3Words
spoil.called.funds
Risca
Grid Ref
ST2446890212
Lat / Lon
51.60566° / -3.09207°
Easting / Northing
324,468E / 190,212N
What3Words
takers.forest.crinkled
Draris One's land is
| Draethen | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | ST2207187335 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.57947° / -3.12603° |
| Easting / Northing | 322,071E / 187,335N |
| What3Words | spoil.called.funds |
| Risca | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | ST2446890212 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.60566° / -3.09207° |
| Easting / Northing | 324,468E / 190,212N |
| What3Words | takers.forest.crinkled |
| Arable | 21.5% |
| Pasture | 58.5% |
| Urban | 20.0% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Danravenellison
01 Jun 2022This route is mostly on lanes, but is a functional (and enjoyable) route other than an access issue at the Pontymister Industrial Estate as mentioned by others.
I've posted a fix to this issues in Draris Two https://beta.slowways.org/Route/Draris/9824/
(Doesn't Draris sound like a dragon from Game of Thrones?)
I'm sure someone can post another route option that is longer but uses fewer lanes.
Tim Ryan
29 Apr 2022A pleasant walk. Which I completed walking from Draethen. I agree with Emmaapearo in the previous review about the gpx route, which just needs changing a little to do as described. Otherwise the route is fine.
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Danravenellison
01 Jun 2022Tim! It was great to follow in your footsteps up into the Valleys. I've fixed this route here https://beta.slowways.org/Route/Draris/9824/
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Emmaspearo
28 Feb 2022Walked in both directions - first from Risca to Draethen, and then back again. The GPX file is not completely accurate. The route at Risca end tries to take you into an industrial estate to reach a footbridge over the dual carriageway, but you actually have to bear left along the pavement rather than go into the industrial estate. This is a lot more obvious coming from Draethen, as you naturally follow the footpath from the bridge.
There were two sections where I didn't feel completely safe, as the route felt as if it was going onto private land. I don't think that it did, but as a solo walker hearing dogs barking loudly while down a lane with ramshackle buildings and a dilapidated car, it did make me quite uncomfortable.
A lot of this route is on country lanes, rather than footpaths. They are not very busy but it's important to stay to the side as the few cars that passed me were going quite fast. Crossing Caerphilly Road is also hazardous, as the cars go very fast (national speed limit) and there is a blind corner in one direction (particularly bad from Risca).
There are several stiles and steep hills, so this is not suited for wheelchairs or those less able.
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Danravenellison
01 Jun 2022Hi Emma, thanks for sharing your review. Good to be able to follow after you. I've shared an updated route here https://beta.slowways.org/Route/Draris/9824/ .
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MaddyT
23 Oct 2021This is an easy route, mostly along quiet roads. The footpath section up/down the hill above Pontymister is fine.
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