Earby — Gargrave

Eargar one
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By Carol on 21 Apr 2021

Distance

9km/6mi

Ascent

147m

Descent

170m

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Description

Route goes to Thornton and then follows the Pennine Way to Gargrave

Route goes to Thornton and then follows the Pennine Way to Gargrave

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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

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Surveys

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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 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)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Maybe present Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not 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)
Maybe present Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
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)
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 25.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 18.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 47.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 9.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (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.

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

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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4X July 2023 by Mary Oz
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Earby
Grid Ref SD9071746813
Lat / Lon 53.91739° / -2.14282°
Easting / Northing 390,717E / 446,813N
What3Words wounds.scrambles.continued
Gargrave
Grid Ref SD9317454104
Lat / Lon 53.98296° / -2.10558°
Easting / Northing 393,174E / 454,104N
What3Words sleeps.lavender.conveying

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reviews

Mary Oz

16 Jul 2023 Summer
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Leaving Earby I was very soon on a footpath which was muddy in places and had cycle barriers. The OS map is a bit misleading at OS Grid Ref: SD 90633 47208 (don’t follow the minor road) but I’ve included the correct route with my pictures. It was reasonably obvious which way to go on the ground, in both directions.
The field crossings from here were well used and easy to follow. There was traffic noise from the A56 until I left Thornton-in-Craven, a pretty village with stocks and village hall, but a lot of cars. There is a pelican crossing.
From here the rest of the route followed the Pennine Way, so was mostly well waymarked and well used. The views were rolling rather than distant, although I could see Pendle Hill. Horses and cows are both possible, although the cows I walked past were peaceful. I guess they are used to people walking the Pennine Way.
East Marton (halfway) has a pub that’s currently closed and café that’s only open 10-4 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I passed an honesty box tuck shop at Langber Farm, between Thornton-in-Craven and the canal, with a sign advertising and AirBnB, but I couldn’t find it online once I was at home.
Part of the Pennine Way route was along the canal towpath, but I was fairly soon crossing fields and walking farm lanes again. There were nice views of Gargrave church as I approached the end of the route.
This was a lovely walk, with good facilities at either end, especially lovely Gargrave. I have no hesitation giving it 5*, although I suspect it may be quite muddy in the winter.

Carol

28 Oct 2021 Autumn
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Once you're in Thornton in Craven, you pick up the Pennine Way which is very well sign-posted and easy to follow.
Lots of stiles have been changed to gates, but there are still some stiles along the route. There was a particularly boggy cow field (may not be boggy in the summer). Some cows initially approached me as I entered the field, but quickly lost interest.

JohnElise

24 Apr 2021 Spring
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Direct and easy to follow route.
Follows the canal and part of the Pennine Way.

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