Kimberley — Nottingham

Kimnot three
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By Hugh Hudson on 27 Aug 2023

Distance

12km/8mi

Ascent

126m

Descent

187m

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Description

KIMNOT1 and KIMNOT2 are both good quick routes, but both involve a lot of pavement walking. This route is a little longer, but seeks green spaces wherever possible without adding too many detours. The inclusion of the walk through the Arboretum may be regarded as indulgent, but it is one of Nottingham's most interesting parks and it seemed a shame just to walk past it without entering, as KIMNOT 2 does.

Note that there is currently a short-term closure of part of the old railway path out of Kimberley due to building work - the notices show the diversion route which also has signs - from the junction of Corbiere Avenue and Main Road (B600) we follow Main Road round to New Farm Lane then follow that lane left to rejoin the railway path. This route shows the normal route which should be available again once the work is complete

KIMNOT1 and KIMNOT2 are both good quick routes, but both involve a lot of pavement walking. This route is a little longer, but seeks green spaces wherever possible without adding too many detours. The inclusion of the walk through the Arboretum may be regarded as indulgent, but it is one of Nottingham's most interesting parks and it seemed a shame just to walk past it without entering, as KIMNOT 2 does.

Note that there is currently a short-term closure of part of the old railway path out of Kimberley due to building work - the notices show the diversion route which also has signs - from the junction of Corbiere Avenue and Main Road (B600) we follow Main Road round to New Farm Lane then follow that lane left to rejoin the railway path. This route shows the normal route which should be available again once the work is complete

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Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

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Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
Access grade Y: Stile, step and obstacle free.		 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.

Maybe present 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)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
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

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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)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Maybe present Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not 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)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
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 40.0cm (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: 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.

There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

50.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

80.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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2Y September 2023 by Hugh Hudson
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Kimberley
Grid Ref SK4994944748
Lat / Lon 52.99775° / -1.25722°
Easting / Northing 449,949E / 344,748N
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Nottingham
Grid Ref SK5724439911
Lat / Lon 52.95355° / -1.14939°
Easting / Northing 457,244E / 339,911N
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Kimnot one

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Distance

12km/7mi

Ascent

157 m

Descent

96 m

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Kimnot two

1 Z

Distance

10km/6mi

Ascent

-

Descent

-

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