Frome — Trowbridge

Frotro two
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By Brian on 16 Mar 2023

Distance

16km/10mi

Ascent

136m

Descent

167m

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Description

This route is largely the same as FroTro one, with the small change between Oldford and Beckington. FroTro two takes the quiet road adjacent to the Creamery, down Lullington Lane as far as the Weir, rejoining the Macmillan Way to Beckington. This removes the challenging section behind the Creamery which can become very overgrown, together with difficult stilles

This route is largely the same as FroTro one, with the small change between Oldford and Beckington. FroTro two takes the quiet road adjacent to the Creamery, down Lullington Lane as far as the Weir, rejoining the Macmillan Way to Beckington. This removes the challenging section behind the Creamery which can become very overgrown, together with difficult stilles

Status

This route has been reviewed by 2 people.

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

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 2

Average rating -

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

Problems reported -  Access (1)

Downloads - 11

Surveys

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Grade 4X based on 1 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 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)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
Present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
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)
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)
Maybe present 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Not 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)
Not 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)
Maybe present 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 45.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 50.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 35.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 10.0% (1)

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

Maybe present Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

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.

Maybe present Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

13.0% of the route is on roads (1)

38.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

60.0% of the route is paved (1)

5.0% of the route is muddy (1)

5.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

1.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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4X March 2023 by Brian
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Start and end points

Frome
Grid Ref ST7764948039
Lat / Lon 51.23109° / -2.32149°
Easting / Northing 377,649E / 148,039N
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Trowbridge
Grid Ref ST8566357920
Lat / Lon 51.32020° / -2.20711°
Easting / Northing 385,663E / 157,920N
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reviews

Pete

13 Jul 2023 Summer
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After leaving Frome there were no real problems until we walked out of Beckington and found that two fields ST80797 52316 the footpath was planted with maize which was 5ft high necessitated walking around the narrow overgrown perimeter of the fields.Further on the path again disappeared under more maize, ST 81848 53644 heading for Monkley Lane, again having to walk around the overgrown perimeter. Our next problem occurred at Hoopers Farm, ST 82968 54551, where the fp signs were non existent and the path route has been fenced off into separate paddocks for horses. We eventually reached Trowbridge without further problems.

Brian

16 Mar 2023 Winter
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There are a number of routes between the Frome and Beckington section ( see FroBra 1 - 5 ), but this is the easiest. It cuts out the difficult section from Oldford to Beckington, in favour of a quiet lane, and a longer section of the Macmillan Way.

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Distance

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Ascent

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Descent

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