HixonRugeley

Hixrug one
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Distance

12km/8mi

Ascent

123m

Descent

96m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Hixon and Rugeley.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Hixon and Rugeley.

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Reviews - 2

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2)

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Description Note
Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
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.
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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)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Maybe present Mobile phone coverage (1)
Maybe present 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)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Present at time of survey 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)
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)
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)
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.

Narrowest part of path: no data

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

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

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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.

10.0% of the route is on roads (1)

2.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

5.0% of the route is paved (1)

90.0% of the route is muddy (1)

10.0% 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

Hixon
Grid Ref SK0044426027
Lat / Lon 52.83178° / -1.99485°
Easting / Northing 400,444E / 326,027N
What3Words duck.juggled.muscular
Rugeley
Grid Ref SK0442917971
Lat / Lon 52.75935° / -1.93580°
Easting / Northing 404,429E / 317,971N
What3Words units.rots.asks

Hixrug One's land is

Arable 11.2%
Pasture 41.4%
Urban 45.3%
Woods 2.2%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Ken

29 Oct 2023 Autumn

I walked from Hixon to Rugeley. The first two miles was a repeat of the first walk of the day Stahix so that’s when I left the village by road and discovered the shops. The road has a pavement passing the church then turning towards the railway there is no pavement, this road could be busy on a work day, I walked it on a quiet Saturday. Steps over the high footbridge over the railway which in compensation offers a pleasant view northwards.

The main road can be busy but is safe to cross with care then we are on the canal towpath which the information boards states “The towing path has been restored to a high standard”. That was in 1996, how quickly it reverts to mud. Lots of moored boats on the off side and Hoo Mill lock add interest along this stretch.

A farm shop and cafe at Great Haywood and a view of the junction with it’s huge finger post and gently arched bridge, perhaps the best view from the road bridge on this route. There is mostly a pavement into the village except under the rail bridge and a short stretch so care is needed by us and consideration by motorists.

We pass the village shop and post office but miss the Clifford Arms because we head up School Lane, signed as such. The route twists and turns through housing before entering fields, the plot here is incorrect, take the green area then along the back of houses. I’d be happy to take Back Lane into Little Haywood but we don’t.

The Lamb and Flag had scaffold and a sign advertising ‘For sale’ but the latter was former retail unit and the inn was traditional and pleasant. The link back to the canal was via a narrow bridge under the railway and one that showed signs of recent flooding. The original pedestrian level crossing of the railway is long closed passing the safety of walkers from railway to motorists.

While I enjoyed the section of countryside offered by this route I do feel that with the issues raised and the unnecessary climb, if services are not required it would be best to stay on the canal towpath which retains the option to dive into Great or Little Haywood if you wish.

Back on the canal the towpath is unimproved so can be muddy and narrow. We pass Colwich lock and head on for Wolseley Bridge where we join the road. There is a pavement of sorts and the road crossing needs extra care. The footpath climbs gently up Chapel Hill and offers good views over the Trent Valley. Although a little longer it is possible to stay on the canal as a level route into Rugeley.

Locals, I guess, had marked out a path across a huge arable field to meet a road on the edge of the town then it’s roads and ginnels (if that’s what they are called in these parts). A huge bridge takes us over a road that was the by pass but has now been by passed so a direct crossing of the road may no longer be an issue but is not an option.

Closer to the town my old map marks a school, now a site awaiting redevelopment. While it all looked a bit twisty turning it was surprisingly straightforward leading me to the pleasant town centre meeting point close to the bus station.


David Sanderson

20 Jan 2023 (edited 23 Jan 2023) Winter

A model Slow Way. Direct, varied and well served with potential stops. Mostly very safe, but some care is needed crossing the roads around the Wolseley Centre and passing under the railway bridge in Little Haywood. There are steps and stiles so not totally accessible. Quite rich with nature. A walk I really enjoyed.


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