Garstang — Longridge

Garlon one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

18km/11mi

Ascent

229m

Descent

134m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Garstang and Longridge.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Garstang and Longridge.

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This route has been reviewed by 2 people.

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

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 2

Average rating -

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

Problems reported -  Safety (1)

Downloads - 5

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 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)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 35.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 17.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 15.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 5.0% (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.

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.

40.0% of the route is on roads (1)

7.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

45.0% of the route is paved (1)

1.0% of the route is muddy (1)

1.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

10.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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1 surveys

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3X May 2021 by Burnroyd
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Garstang
Grid Ref SD4915445288
Lat / Lon 53.90126° / -2.77532°
Easting / Northing 349,154E / 445,288N
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Longridge
Grid Ref SD6037637435
Lat / Lon 53.83167° / -2.60353°
Easting / Northing 360,376E / 437,435N
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Garlon One's land is

Arable 3.6%
Other agricultural land 3.1%
Pasture 80.0%
Urban 13.3%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Mary Oz

20 Mar 2022 Spring
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I walked GarLon Two and could see most of GarLon One from it. I have walked the road section near Garstang in the past, and agree that it feels a bit busy with blind bends and no verge.
The stile into a ditch and electric fence, photographed by Burnroyd, looked unsafe, although I didn't see it myself, as I was on the alternative route. I could see the electric fences in the distance, which have been described by Burnroyd. They were still present 10 months later. Consequently I would deem this route unsafe, and recommend GarLon Two instead.

Burnroyd

20 May 2021 Spring
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A reasonably enjoyable and direct route across agricultural land and country lanes, with associated stile crossings of varying quality and the need for extra traffic vigilance on some short road sections. Diversions due to agricultural activities, and poor signage in places, requires some micro-navigational skills to be employed. Long grass/crop encroachment at certain times may impede walking and/or result in wet feet and legs. There are limited facilities between Garstang and Longridge, but refreshments may be available (subject to opening times) at a couple of pubs on or close to the route and there are a handful of good farm shops with minor diversion from the route. The potentially uncomfortable road-walking section on the outskirts of Garstang could be avoided by following the canal towpath from either Dimples Bridge, or even closer to the starting point, to Catterall Basin.

  • Mary Oz

    Mary Oz

    20 Mar 2022

    Burnroyd, I have uploaded GarLon Two based on your recommendations. You may like to review it to help towards fully verifying it. Thanks.

  • Burnroyd

    Burnroyd

    22 Mar 2022

    Thanks Mary. I haven't walked your route, so I'm not in a position to review it, although I may get chance at some stage. However, I've closely compared the two routes and can see what you've done - which all makes sense from my recollections.

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