Grange-over-Sands — Levens

Gralev one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

14km/8mi

Ascent

153m

Descent

159m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Grange-over-Sands and Levens.

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Reviews - 1

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (1)

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Surveys

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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.		 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)
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)
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)
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)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey 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.

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)
Not 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)
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)
Maybe present 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)
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)
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?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Maybe present Free of flights of steps (1)
Maybe present 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 25.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 32.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 11.0% (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

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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)

Terrain

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

79.0% of the route is on roads (1)

4.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

79.0% of the route is paved (1)

1.0% of the route is muddy (1)

2.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

2.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Grange-over-Sands
Grid Ref SD4119078170
Lat / Lon 54.19591° / -2.90290°
Easting / Northing 341,190E / 478,170N
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Levens
Grid Ref SD4843385628
Lat / Lon 54.26371° / -2.79319°
Easting / Northing 348,433E / 485,628N
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Gralev One's land is

Marshes 2.1%
Other agricultural land 3.3%
Pasture 66.6%
Urban 2.9%
Woods 25.1%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

review

Mary Oz

01 Sep 2021 Summer
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Leaving Grange station the route follows the pavement of the main road, however the first quarter of a mile can be walked along the prom, as there is a footbridge over the railway to meet the pavement. Soon the route turns onto the first of many quiet roads with no pavement. At Meathop the route uses a fields footpath to cut the corner. This is difficult to follow, and probably takes longer than staying on the road, but it is a change from tarmac. The roads then cross between mosses or marshes, which are probably good for birdwatching - ospreys nest nearby. I heard them but didn’t see them. There is a good view across the marshes to Arnside. It looks as if it would be easy to walk to, but you’d have go via Levens anyway!
The sound of the A590 becomes apparent and remains so, for most of the rest of the route unfortunately, but it doesn’t really spoil the views. After the road subway beneath the A590, the shop and pub at Witherslack provide a good break. Then there is another quiet road, before the route passes through farms but is, initially, a little tricky to find. The path then passes through the woods on the flanks of the magnificent Whitbarrow Scar. It is an absolute delight. It is higher than the rest of the flood plain, and there are beautiful views across the Kent Estuary as it enters Morecambe Bay. A bit more quiet road, a short cycle track, and a riverbank, lead onto the road into Levens.
This is a lovely quiet route (ignoring the drone of the A590) across managed marshland with wonderful views surrounding the whole area.

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