King's BromleyAlrewas

Kinalr three
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By Ken on 03 May 2021


Distance

7km/4mi

Ascent

13m

Descent

7m

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Description

Road walking looks fine with a wide verge but this one while half a mile longer and perhaps a navigational challenge keeps the route off road

Road walking looks fine with a wide verge but this one while half a mile longer and perhaps a navigational challenge keeps the route off road

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Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

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Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
Access grade U: Currently ungraded.
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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)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Maybe present Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Not present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Not 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)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present 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)
Not 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 30.0cm (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

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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

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2.0% of the route is on roads (1)

1.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

5.0% of the route is paved (1)

95.0% of the route is muddy (1)

There is no data on rough ground

10.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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Start and end points

King's Bromley
Grid Ref SK1218016814
Lat / Lon 52.74883° / -1.82099°
Easting / Northing 412,180E / 316,814N
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Alrewas
Grid Ref SK1700315053
Lat / Lon 52.73287° / -1.74963°
Easting / Northing 417,003E / 315,053N
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reviews


Ken

26 Dec 2023 Winter

Off road and mostly pasture, so sheep and cattle might be encountered. Stiles, gates and a very narrow footbridge. Perhaps the best winter walk with a decent section of very quiet tarmac road. Having arrived at King’s Bromley via Kinalr-4 see review, I decided to take an alternative route out which I recommend as a variation to make an excellent circular walk of Kinalr 3 & 4.

The route exits passing the school and enters the recreation ground then is accompanied by acres of poly tunnels. They perhaps do pick your own in summer so go prepared. Into open fields then a track takes us to the road crossing, it’s almost direct so no concerns here.

Another track leads away from the road and eventually we turn into fields and a very pleasant section alongside the River Trent which in December was fast flowing but remained within the banks. There was however standing water in the fields but our path avoids any need to paddle.

After the narrow bridge this route heads towards farm buildings at Orgreave. The path passes through the farm and past the boarded up farm house. Our unmarked footpath takes the gated hall drive which offers a view of the impressive Hall, then the not so inviting gas distribution high security enclosure.

Another section of tarmac makes this route a possible first choice for winter walking but it’s not been mud free. The road turns right and our path heads towards the church eventually taking advantage of a raised path which avoids the floods. It looks like this causeway did extend further back but has now become overgrown so our path starts in the boggy field.

Once into the village there are alternative routes to the meeting point but the plotted route is fine if you have not visited the pretty village of Alrewas before.

  • John Johnson

    John Johnson

    26 Dec 2023

    Good Review !

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David Sanderson

24 Dec 2023 Winter

I started this route from Alrewas. The route out is the same charming one as the original. Just beyond Orgreave Hall, the route takes you away from the one which would have taken you towards the verge of the A513, and takes you away across farmland towards the River Trent. It was a good time to test out the route, it had been raining, the river was high, the fields were full of water, but the footpath could always be followed. There was a section where temporary fencing guides you around the outside of a field, away from the route, but that appears to be to help you avoid a quagmire. There's a major road crossing of the A513, but it's relatively easy, as the road is straight and not very busy. The Kings Bromley end is well signed and very easy to follow. This is a superb addition to the network. It's offroad, safe, relaxing and beautiful. Pubs, shops and buses at both ends. Stiles and kissing gates en route. One to wear boots for.


Charles Bradshaw-Smith

10 Apr 2022 Spring

This is a lovely route and a definite win-win over Kinalr 1 and 2. First win is that it avoids a boring stretch of the A513 and the second win is the beauty of the off road section itself.
This is certainly easily walkable for 3 seasons, and probably for winter too unless it's very wet. Recommend taking a GPS as the first time you walk it some of the footpaths are not particularly obvious when crossing some fields.
At Orgreave, there is a misleading footpath sign that points towards the A513 when you should turn left through the Orgreave gates towards the gas station.
Photo 1 - busy road crossing!
Photo 2 - Turn off track here and stick to LHS of field
Photo 3 - As path swings left head straight on across field on RHS to start with
Photo 4 - Far left corner of field hides a bridge crossing
Photo 5 - Windmill a useful landmark
Photo 6 - GPS suggests path is wrong side of river, so either an OS mapping error or the river has meandered
Photo 7 - Head for the LHS of these farm buildings
Photo 8 - Note the wrong direction of the footpath marker. Don't go straight on turn left through the iron gates you see here looking back from where you came
Photo 9 - Enjoy the hissing gas station
Photo 10 - Pure beauty from here on!.


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