Gillingham (Dorset) — Shaftesbury

Gilsha two
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

12km/7mi

Ascent

267m

Descent

123m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Gillingham (Dorset) and Shaftesbury.

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Reviews - 1

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (1)

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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.

Maybe present 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)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Maybe present Bothy (1)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present 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)
Not present at time of survey 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)
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)
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)
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)
Military training area (0)
Present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Maybe present Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Maybe present 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 40.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 30.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 30.0% (1)

The steepest camber: no data

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

Successfully completed

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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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30.0% of the route is on roads (1)

30.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

25.0% of the route is paved (1)

20.0% of the route is muddy (1)

20.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

35.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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3X October 2023 by Pmostert
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Gillingham (Dorset)
Grid Ref ST8076226500
Lat / Lon 51.03753° / -2.27575°
Easting / Northing 380,762E / 126,500N
What3Words tripods.shining.agent
Shaftesbury
Grid Ref ST8626622944
Lat / Lon 51.00571° / -2.19711°
Easting / Northing 386,266E / 122,944N
What3Words vets.telephone.profited

Gilsha Two's land is

Arable 1.0%
Pasture 66.1%
Urban 32.7%
Woods 0.2%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

review

Pmostert

09 Oct 2023 Autumn
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Gilsha two is a lovely country side walk, once one has left Gillingham behind and looks up to the remnants of King's Court. From there it is mainly grassland paths till Motcombe. After Motcombe, more grassland paths. The length of the grass depends on the season. The final section is woodlands, with a steep section at "The Cliff", before entering Shaftesbury. Walking the route in opposite direction offers more leisure.
Re the accuracy of the GPX-file of this route, when accessed on a smartphone via a GPX viewing app:
The GPX plotting on a map has an accuracy of about 20-30m. Keep that in mind.
1) the Motcombe Meadows: there are no signs of the public footpath that connects the east and the west entrances, amidst an abundance of footpaths. Here is a some additional guidance, first for the east-walkers, then for walking westwards.
Walking east: pass both gates into the meadows and keep the shrubs and bushes at your left hand. After about 500 m there is an opening with a small concrete bridge. Turn left here, cross the bridge and continue straight ahead. After about 100 m the parking lot is at your right hand. Turn right here. A "White Hart Link" sign shows the direction to continue.
Walking west: at the parking lot, go through the gate and turn left; do no go straight ahead. After about 100m there is a small concrete bridge. Turn right after the bridge and keep the shrubs and bushes at your right hand, till you reach the gates at the western exit of the meadows.
2) on leaving "The Cliff" one enters the most northern and most recent extension of Shaftesbury. The route is slightly different from what the GPX viewer showed me. So keep the direction in mind and you'll find your way.
Except these two 'finesses', the route is not a puzzle at all. I spent a very enjoyable Sunday morning.

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Ascent

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Descent

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