Ipplepen — Newton Abbot

Ippnew one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

7km/4mi

Ascent

96m

Descent

152m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Ipplepen and Newton Abbot.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Ipplepen and Newton Abbot.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 10

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.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Wheelchair accessible toilet (0)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Restaurant (0)
Vegan restaurant (0)
Accommodation (0)
Accommodation < £50 (0)
Present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Bothy (0)
Free wifi (0)
Public phone (0)
Mobile phone coverage (0)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Bench (0)
Picnic table (0)
Bus stop (0)
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)
Very slippery (0)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Very icy (0)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Maybe present Crops encroaching on path (1)
Diverted path (0)

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)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Locked gates (0)
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)
Unacceptable road walking (0)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Walking on verges beside roads (0)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Cattle possible (0)
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)
Exposed to elements (0)
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)
No visible path (0)
Seasonal nesting birds (0)
Other hazards (0)

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.

The narrowest part of the path is 500.0cm (1)

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

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.

70.0% of the route is on roads (1)

8.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

8.0% of the route is paved (1)

15.0% of the route is muddy (1)

15.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

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

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4X August 2021 by Pav
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Ipplepen
Grid Ref SX8362666718
Lat / Lon 50.48867° / -3.64187°
Easting / Northing 283,626E / 66,718N
What3Words acids.followers.strapping
Newton Abbot
Grid Ref SX8601171333
Lat / Lon 50.53062° / -3.60967°
Easting / Northing 286,011E / 71,333N
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Ippnew One's land is

Arable 12.2%
Pasture 48.9%
Urban 28.5%
Woods 10.4%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Pav

14 Aug 2021 Summer
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Caught bus to Ipplepen (hourly) and walked back to Newton Abbot. First two-thirds on undulating country lanes with high hedges - some views of Dartmoor, Denbury Hill and countryside. Lanes are quiet, but very narrow - if walkers meet any cars it would be necessary to squeeze into hedge - so not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies. Unfortunately pub in East Ogwell closed after fire in April 2021. Public toilets in village. Last third of walk across Ogwell Common with two stiles and steeply down through woods to River Lemon - muddy and slippery after rain, then along paths through park and town to walk end. Alternative route from Ogwell down Mill Lane to River Lemon could be considered.

Danravenellison

25 Jun 2021 Summer
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This is an enjoyable route. Walking towards Newton Abbot the last part is off-road with a good view and a woodland walk along the river before going into town. I didn't give it four stars simply because of the amount of lane walking that some people may not like. There are stiles. I personally found it all very acceptable though and will happily recommend it to others.

Ronnie1c

02 May 2021 Spring
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I did this Hobbit style (there and back again!). Had some difficulty finding my way onto the right path out of Newton Abbot as there are many paths through the parkland it traverses, and so walked slightly more than the distance. Also found the wrong road out of east Ogwell, which was a little busier with traffic. The correct road, found on the way back, was peaceful. So for the nav difficulties I gave it 3 stars, but it was a lovely walk. To be fair I was using an out of date OS map. Around 30% off road. Ogwell Mill Ford is not passable with a wheelchair, and there's a path in the park with a tree down across it, ditto.

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