Dronfield — Eckington (Sheffield)

Droeck one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

8km/5mi

Ascent

151m

Descent

189m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Dronfield and Eckington (Sheffield).

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Dronfield and Eckington (Sheffield).

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Status

This route has been reviewed by 2 people.

This route has been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to accuracy.

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 2

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (1) No (1)

Problems reported -  Accuracy (1)

Downloads - 5

Surveys

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Grade 4X based on 2 surveys Sign up or log in to survey this route.
Description Note
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 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)
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)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Present at time of survey 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)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
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)
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)
Present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
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)
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?

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 40.0cm (2)

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.

15.0% of the route is on roads (2)

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

15.0% of the route is paved (2)

20.0% of the route is muddy (2)

15.0% of the route is over rough ground (2)

5.0% of the route is through long grass (2)

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2 surveys

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4X January 2022 by Paul.scholey
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4X January 2022 by Paul.scholey
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Dronfield
Grid Ref SK3547878420
Lat / Lon 53.30157° / -1.46911°
Easting / Northing 435,478E / 378,420N
What3Words lows.raced.perky
Eckington (Sheffield)
Grid Ref SK4228679026
Lat / Lon 53.30652° / -1.36688°
Easting / Northing 442,286E / 379,026N
What3Words beak.soldiers.lizards

Droeck One's land is

Arable 26.5%
Other agricultural land 26.8%
Pasture 9.8%
Urban 36.8%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Ken

03 Feb 2023 Winter
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This route uses paths that are not rights of way and should not be attempted. See Droeck-2 which offers a better route.

Paul.scholey

14 Jan 2022 Winter
Report

This is a pleasant walk largely through farmland. There are a number of improvements that could be made, specifically to avoid a long road section on the approach to Eckington and I'll upload an alternate route shortly. A minor diversion is also required near Summerley where the route suggests a track through a locked gate into private land.

Please also be aware that a number of the paths across farmland have a number of minor obstructions and/or aren't well maintained. I will be reporting these to the relevant local authority so hopefully they will be resolved shortly.

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Distance

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Ascent

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Descent

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