Garston — Belle Vale

Garbel two
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By Team Tato on 17 Aug 2022

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Description

This is a route through urban Liverpool, while taking in as many green spaces as possible, including Woolton Woods, and Reynolds Park. The route has been altered to avoid steep steps, a blocked off path, and various busy roads

This is a route through urban Liverpool, while taking in as many green spaces as possible, including Woolton Woods, and Reynolds Park. The route has been altered to avoid steep steps, a blocked off path, and various busy roads

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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

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Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

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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 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present 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)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Maybe present Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not 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)
Not 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)
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)
Not 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)
Not 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)
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)
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?

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 (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 10.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 16.0% (1)

The steepest camber: no data

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

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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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3X November 2023 by Mary Oz
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Garston
Grid Ref SJ4088784915
Lat / Lon 53.35781° / -2.88964°
Easting / Northing 340,887E / 384,915N
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Belle Vale
Grid Ref SJ4320388575
Lat / Lon 53.39096° / -2.85550°
Easting / Northing 343,203E / 388,575N
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reviews

Mary Oz

28 Nov 2023 Autumn
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I followed this route on OS Maps after uploading the gpx file to it. The route appeared accurate north of Woolton Hill Road, although it does look very inaccurate on the Slow Ways map. This could be to do with the fact that there are no waypoints on the gpx snap-to plot, north-east of the dual carriageway and cemetery. Let this be a warning that if you use snap-to then still put in lots of waypoints/plot points!
The main road through Gateacre was noisy and busy with traffic, but there was some compensation in passing some nice old buildings.
There were nice houses and buildings especially through Woolton, and Reynolds Park was also very pleasant. Woolton Wood was lovely, and the view at Camp Hill was fabulous, across the Mersey and the Wirral into Wales.
The long path around (not through) the cemetery was often enclosed by a fence and had tree roots crossing it in places.
Overall, this was an enjoyable route.

Hiking Historian

11 Sep 2022 (edited 14 Sep 2022) Summer
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A great walk through some lovely green areas in the outer suburbs of Liverpool. Alongside a couple of leafy cemeteries; through the parks and woods of Woolton; through the lovely little village itself and up to Reynolds Park; and then to Belle Vale.

The route, however, is mainly for foot only: rough ground, exposed roots, grass sections, and steps would make it difficult for other wheeled users.

The route is mostly sound, but for me, the routing from Woolton Hill Road to the end is vague and inaccurate, and the walk along Gateacre Brow and Belle Vale Road a long road walk that whilst direct, is not attractive.

I've given an alternate ending, utilising footpaths and quiet residential roads.

Excellent transport links, and shops along the way and at the end.

Team Tato

25 Mar 2022 Spring
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Lovely, short walk through green spaces in Liverpool with some excellent views over the region from Woolton Woods and Reynolds Park. Mostly accessible for those walking and wheeling, but does contain some unpaved paths and paths made uneven by tree roots.

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