ElswickGarstang

Elsgar two
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By Mary Oz on 26 May 2023


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This route avoids two unnecessary crossings of the fast A586 at Great Eccleston and is consequently more direct. It also has some corrections to problems I found when I walked it

This route avoids two unnecessary crossings of the fast A586 at Great Eccleston and is consequently more direct. It also has some corrections to problems I found when I walked it

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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.
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Facilities

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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)
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Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
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Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Maybe present Bench (1)
Maybe present Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

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Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
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Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
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Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
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)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present Horses possible (1)
Maybe present Tidal area (1)
Present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
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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)
Present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
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 30.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 8.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 8.0% (1)

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
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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

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Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
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Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

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Elswick
Grid Ref SD4223138377
Lat / Lon 53.83843° / -2.87937°
Easting / Northing 342,231E / 438,377N
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Garstang
Grid Ref SD4915445288
Lat / Lon 53.90126° / -2.77532°
Easting / Northing 349,154E / 445,288N
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review


Mary Oz

26 May 2023 Spring

Leaving Elswick there were several fields to cross, some with beautiful wild flowers (in May), others with scary wild cows (maybe not wild but definitely very frisky). You might prefer to walk the roads (B5269, mostly with a narrow pavement, and Watery Gate Lane).
At Almond’s Farm the farmer has rerouted the PRoW, blocking the original footpath with robust fencing, but not signposting it. It took me a while to find how to get beyond the field boundaries, but the plotted route to Wyre Hall should now work. However, the bridge over the drainage channel has gates which were easier to climb than to open! I imagine it could get very muddy around here too. Also, approaching Wyre Hall, there is a set of stables not marked on the OS Map and the enclosed overgrown path alongside this, was accessed by a “gate” of two ropes and a hi-vis jacket!
The field footpaths around here don’t appear to be walked very often, and the farmers have taken advantage by planting right up to the very edge. I emerged, via overgrown stiles, into St Michael’s in Wyre, hoping for the rest of the route to be well maintained as it was part of the Wyre Way long distance route. I was to be disappointed.
After the footbridge next to the busy road bridge there was a short section next to the river but then I had to exit back out to the busy A586. I had chats with two separate locals who confirmed that it was necessary to walk the main road (mostly with a pavement) for about half a mile, because the original route, as shown on the OS Map, has been purloined by local house owners and in particular by some campsite owners. This happened some decades ago, apparently, and wasn’t questioned at the time.
When I was eventually able to access the path, which goes along the top of the flood defence embankment, the grass, flowers and nettles had reached waist height, so I cheated slightly and walked alongside it in the field, until the point where it is necessary to come back to the road to cross a channel flowing into the River Wyre. After this the main path was not so overgrown and I was able to follow it.
This was nice for a short way, but then descended through a jungle of Himalayan Balsam and was quite close to the water for a while. I was not comfortable with this section and was concentrating on where I put my feet. There were lots of dragonflies out in the evening sun though.
Eventually the path rose again and became much easier. It crossed a river loop in a pretty straight line, then crossed a deep gully on a metal footbridge before skirting some water works, and then arrived into Churchtown. This was a very pretty village, spoilt only by parked cars. From Churchtown the route was all hard-surfaced and easy to follow, and I heard a woodpecker and saw rabbits and maybe a hare.
The A6 tends to be busy and fast but with vehicles in clumps, so it’s usually not too difficult to cross. The gate through the hedge on the Garstang side of the A6 was difficult to spot, but is accurately plotted, and was just a little way along the verge, from where the pavement stops. The walk into Garstang was pleasant and straightforward.
So a mixed route, with some lovely bits and some frustrating or difficult bits too.


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