DronfieldSheffield

Droshe three
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By Hugh Hudson on 25 Nov 2022


Distance

12km/7mi

Ascent

262m

Descent

335m

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Description

This route is closely modelled on DROSHE 1, but the intention was to make the GPX plotting more accurate (in particular the route out of Coal Aston). The GPX plot looked good on the OS 1:25000 map, but less so on OpenStreetMap, which I only realised after uploading it. I have made two other changes: (i) To cross the A6102 in a safer place near a roundabout, and (ii) a minor tweak in Dronfield to walk through a park rather than between industrial buildings, which is what most of the locals seem to do

This route is closely modelled on DROSHE 1, but the intention was to make the GPX plotting more accurate (in particular the route out of Coal Aston). The GPX plot looked good on the OS 1:25000 map, but less so on OpenStreetMap, which I only realised after uploading it. I have made two other changes: (i) To cross the A6102 in a safer place near a roundabout, and (ii) a minor tweak in Dronfield to walk through a park rather than between industrial buildings, which is what most of the locals seem to do

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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 4

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 12

Surveys

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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 2 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Maybe present Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Supermarket (0)
Restaurant (0)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (2)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (2)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (2)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Mobile phone coverage (0)
Not present at time of survey Train station (2)
Maybe present Bench (2)
Maybe present Picnic table (1)
Bus stop (0)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (2)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (2)
Not present at time of survey Wading (2)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (2)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (2)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (2)
Maybe present Very slippery (2)
Very muddy (0)
Maybe present Very icy (2)
Maybe present Likely to flood (2)
Long grass sections (0)
Crops encroaching on path (0)
Diverted path (0)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (2)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (2)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (2)
Flights of steps (0)
Gates (0)
Kissing gates (0)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (2)
Cycle barriers (0)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (2)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (2)
Not present at time of survey Fords (2)
Narrow bridges (0)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (2)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (2)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (2)
Dangerous road crossings (0)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (2)
Walking on verges beside roads (0)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (2)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (2)
Present at time of survey Cattle possible (2)
Present at time of survey Horses possible (2)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (2)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (2)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (2)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (2)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (2)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (2)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (2)
Maybe present Seasonal nesting birds (2)
Maybe present Other hazards (2)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (2)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (2)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (2)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (2)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 35.0cm (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 25.0% (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 18.0% (2)

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (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.

10.0% of the route is on roads (2)

5.0% of the route is lit at night (2)

10.0% of the route is paved (2)

40.0% of the route is muddy (2)

10.0% of the route is over rough ground (2)

10.0% of the route is through long grass (2)

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2 surveys

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3X February 2023 by Ken
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4X January 2024 by Mary Oz
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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
Sheffield
Grid Ref SK3580086930
Lat / Lon 53.37803° / -1.46332°
Easting / Northing 435,800E / 386,930N
What3Words ledge.museum.hiding

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