IlkestonBeeston (Broxtowe)

Ilkbee one
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By Tony Gordon on 21 Apr 2021


Distance

12km/7mi

Ascent

86m

Descent

152m

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Description

Via Stapleford

Via Stapleford

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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 4

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 7

Surveys

What is this route like?

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Grade 3X based on 1 surveys Sign up or log in to survey this route.
Description Note
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.

Present at time of survey 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)
Present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not 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)
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)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
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)
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 walking East 17.6% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

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

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.

5.0% of the route is on roads (1)

5.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

75.0% of the route is paved (1)

25.0% of the route is muddy (1)

10.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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3X June 2021 by BunnyRocket
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Start and end points

Ilkeston
Grid Ref SK4647541729
Lat / Lon 52.97093° / -1.30941°
Easting / Northing 446,475E / 341,729N
What3Words fully.they.island
Beeston (Broxtowe)
Grid Ref SK5286336747
Lat / Lon 52.92556° / -1.21511°
Easting / Northing 452,863E / 336,747N
What3Words crops.single.case

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reviews


Hugh Hudson

20 Aug 2022 Summer

This route already has a snail mark, so I'll keep this review short. I walked it from Beeston to Ilkeston, and as far as the canal it is identical to Sanbee 3, which I walked and reviewed a few weeks ago. There are a few steps on this shared section and a short section of unsurfaced field path. The canal is also very familiar to me and the towpath is surfaced throughout (which makes it very popular with cyclists). I have never walked into the centre of Ilkeston before, and that part of the route is good, and mostly follows the signed cycle route. All quite enjoyable.


StephenWalker

27 Feb 2022 Winter

I completed this route walking from Beeston to Ilkeston in February. There had been wet weather in the week before my journey. The section from the 'Brian Clough Way' to Stapleford was the only very muddy section. There are steps by the Brian Clough way crossing, and steeply onto the railway bridge west of Stapleford. I found it to be a lovely walk with the urban sections on quiet roads with pavements.


Jonathan Wickens

12 Feb 2022 Winter

A nice route with pleasant views, mostly away from roads. Large sections are well surfaced so good for wet weather although the final stretch from Stapleford to Beeston has some sections which will be muddy if wet. Route finding is mostly good with clear signposting in Ilkeston, straightforward along the canal but a little fiddly through Stapleford. Not suitable for bikes end to end as the final section is on footpaths, has multiple sets of steps and can be muddy. Overall the first half along the canal is level, well surfaced, can be cycled and is pleasantly green, the second half is more varied and interesting with really nice views of the countryside but involves more up and down, a few rougher paths and isn't suitable for bikes. Good route.


Lynn Jackson

06 Jun 2021 Spring

A lovely route between Ilkeston and Beeston, taking in part of the Erewash Valley Trail and walking along the Erewash Canal.
There are substantial obstacles for wheeled users, primarily the bridge of the train line coming into Stapleford and the incline of 17.6% near the top of the Cemetery path heading out of Stapleford.
(This review does NOT show all obstacles or path quality - look at the survey for this).


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