Heysham — Morecambe

Heymor one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

4km/3mi

Ascent

39m

Descent

22m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Heysham and Morecambe.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Heysham and Morecambe.

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This route has been reviewed by 5 people.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 5

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (5)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 16

Surveys

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Grade 1: Entirely smooth and compacted surfaces.
Access grade Y: Stile, step and obstacle free.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 2 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Public toilet (0)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (2)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (2)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (2)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (2)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (2)
Accommodation < £50 (0)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (2)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (2)
Maybe present Free wifi (2)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Mobile phone coverage (0)
Present at time of survey Train station (2)
Bench (0)
Picnic table (0)
Bus stop (0)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (2)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (2)
Not present at time of survey Wading (2)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (2)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (2)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (2)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (2)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (2)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (2)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (2)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (2)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (2)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (2)
Not present at time of survey Step and kerbs (2)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (2)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (2)
Not present at time of survey Gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (2)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (2)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (2)
Not present at time of survey Fords (2)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (2)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (2)
Acceptable road walking (0)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (2)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (2)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (2)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (2)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (2)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (2)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (2)
Horses possible (0)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (2)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (2)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (2)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (2)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (2)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (2)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (2)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (2)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (2)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (2)
Present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (2)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (2)
Present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (2)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 190.0cm (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 7.0% (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 14.0% (2)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 7.0% (2)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Very clear (2)

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.

1.5% of the route is on roads (2)

55.0% of the route is lit at night (2)

100.0% of the route is paved (2)

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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2 surveys

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1Y May 2021 by Mary Oz
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1Y July 2021 by Lancaster Ramblers
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Heysham
Grid Ref SD4169061759
Lat / Lon 54.04849° / -2.89206°
Easting / Northing 341,690E / 461,759N
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Morecambe
Grid Ref SD4330564475
Lat / Lon 54.07308° / -2.86791°
Easting / Northing 343,305E / 464,475N
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Heymor One's land is

Intertidal flats 20.1%
Urban 79.9%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Kubicki

24 Aug 2021 Summer
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Pavement and pedestrianised promenade all the way, suitable for all abilities (one steepish slope of ~ 100m) and wheelchairs.

Lancaster Ramblers

17 Jul 2021 Summer
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A very easy walk along the pedestrianised promenade for most of the way. It is flat except for 1 slope down (heading north) with views across Morecambe Bay to the Lake District for all of the route. Regular information plaques give added interest and there are plenty of seats from which to admire the view. The additional features of St Peters Church and St Patricks chapel (ruin) on Chapel Hill are present via a short detour at Heysham.

Jefferson1776

29 May 2021 Spring
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A gentle perambulation along the flat, smooth seafront (so suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs) enjoying the panoramic views across Morecambe Bay. And you have the added bonus of being distracted by distance markers and information plaques embedded in the surface.

Mary Oz

15 May 2021 Spring
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Apart from a short walk along a residential road at the Heysham end, this walk entirely follows the excellent and popular promenade, with stunning views across Morecambe Bay to the Lake District (if the weather is clear).
This must be one of the best Slow Ways to do with children – it is short and has at least three play areas, plus beaches, cafés, and ice cream shops! There is also a wealth of birdlife.
At the Heysham end, it is possible to make a short detour through the historic and delightful areas of the village, the cliffs, St Patrick’s Chapel ruins, and St Peter’s church.

JanMet

29 Apr 2021 Spring
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A lovely easy walk mainly following the coastline along a well designed pedestrianised promenade. Spectacular views of Morecambe Bay.

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