Description
This is an alternative route that uses minor roads and lanes as much as possible. In doing so it also avoids some of the (slight) issues discussed in the reviews of hamyat two. This route is probably suitable when the weather is as it has been recently - extremely wet - but is not really a replacement for hamyat two, which seems like a more attractive (if slightly longer) route when conditions are better!
This is an alternative route that uses minor roads and lanes as much as possible. In doing so it also avoids some of the (slight) issues discussed in the reviews of hamyat two. This route is probably suitable when the weather is as it has been recently - extremely wet - but is not really a replacement for hamyat two, which seems like a more attractive (if slightly longer) route when conditions are better!
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Reviews - 2
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (2)
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Hambrook
Grid Ref
ST6418078980
Lat / Lon
51.50860° / -2.51752°
Easting / Northing
364,180E / 178,980N
What3Words
guises.chew.tile
Yate
Grid Ref
ST7146482599
Lat / Lon
51.54156° / -2.41286°
Easting / Northing
371,464E / 182,599N
What3Words
solve.mice.shut
| Hambrook | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | ST6418078980 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.50860° / -2.51752° |
| Easting / Northing | 364,180E / 178,980N |
| What3Words | guises.chew.tile |
| Yate | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | ST7146482599 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.54156° / -2.41286° |
| Easting / Northing | 371,464E / 182,599N |
| What3Words | solve.mice.shut |
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reviews
Tom Evans
21 Jun 2024I walked this route on a lovely summer's day in June. This was a great, easy walk which was well surfaced in most places. There is very little elevation change, so walkers can expect a smooth and flat journey. There is a small section which involves walking alongside some busy roads on pavements that barely fit a group of people walking single file; thankfully, these are short in duration. We also faced some busier road crossings, and walkers are advised to take care. The route took around 3 hours to complete with a group of walkers with varying capabilities. Most of the paths are long straights, so don't expect too much difficulty in navigating - the route also runs alongside the train line for long stretches. The gates throughout the walk that go between fields did prove challenging at points, with shrubbery and plants which need cutting back.
Overall, a fantastic walk with great scenery and wildlife. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a gentle, easy walk.
Panifex
04 Jan 2024I walked this today in a rare break from the rain. As expected, it was largely an easy walk using well established and gravelled lanes, and quiet minor roads. However, there are some things to note. Firstly, Ruffett Road, north of the golf course, is currently closed to all vehicles. This is to prevent traffic problems while the A432 is closed - there is no actual obstruction on the road, and it is in fact quite pleasant to walk down it knowing there will be no traffic at all! You do have to ignore the fairly aggressive road closure signs though. Secondly, and perhaps more significantly, Besom Lane was flooded by Grove Farm. It was passable with care without overtopping my boots, but given the purpose of this route was to avoid saturated ground, this was disappointing! Definitely something to be aware of and to come prepared for.
Overall, probably hamyat two should be the canonical route here (I will be back to walk it when conditions have improved) but this is a viable (and shorter) route. It is actually a very pleasant walk - so I think it deserves 4 stars despite the flooding today!.
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