Marldon — Torquay

Martor one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

5km/3mi

Ascent

214m

Descent

73m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Marldon and Torquay.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Marldon and Torquay.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

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Downloads - 11

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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.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 2 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (2)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (2)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (2)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (2)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (2)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (2)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (2)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (2)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (2)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (2)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (2)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (2)
Not present at time of survey Train station (2)
Bench (0)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (2)
Not present at time of survey Bus stop (2)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (2)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (2)
Not present at time of survey Wading (2)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (2)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (2)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (2)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (2)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (2)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (2)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (2)
Maybe present Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (2)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (2)
Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (0)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (2)
Gates (0)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Cycle barriers (0)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (2)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (2)
Not present at time of survey Fords (2)
Narrow bridges (0)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (2)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (2)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (2)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (2)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (2)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (2)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (2)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (2)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (2)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (2)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (2)
Potential falls (0)
Maybe present Exposed to elements (1)
Maybe present Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (2)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (2)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (2)
Maybe present Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (2)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (2)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (2)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (2)
Maybe present 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 80.0cm (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 15.0% (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 20.0% (2)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 5.0% (2)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (2)

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.

40.0% of the route is on roads (2)

30.0% of the route is lit at night (2)

40.0% of the route is paved (2)

40.0% of the route is muddy (2)

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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2 surveys

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2X August 2023 by PaulHutchinson
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2X December 2023 by Claire
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Marldon
Grid Ref SX8674062920
Lat / Lon 50.45513° / -3.59684°
Easting / Northing 286,740E / 62,920N
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Torquay
Grid Ref SX9053863487
Lat / Lon 50.46095° / -3.54352°
Easting / Northing 290,538E / 63,487N
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Martor One's land is

Arable 13.2%
Pasture 14.0%
Urban 36.6%
Woods 36.2%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Claire

24 Nov 2023 (edited 30 Nov 2023) Autumn
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A lovely route to Torquay, would do again and recommend it to others. A gradual climb if you are walking to Marldon. A lovely route through woodlands and then following a road into Torquay.

I walked this route from Marldon to Torquay, it has been raining but we had a dry week.
I parked in Marldon along Vicarage Hill but there is a free car park by the church.

Heading out along Five Lanes Road isn’t pleasant especially when we met a lorry. Although this route is direct I would walk along Belfield Ave instead (housing estate with pavement) and turn right down a small passage way that comes out at Five Lanes Roundabout.
I was worried about crossing Preston Down Roundabout but there is an underpass!
Easy crossing over the road, to Occombe Farm, where they have toilets, a Farm Shop and Cafe.

There is a small stretch of country lane walking along Cockington Road but you pick up the John Musgrave Trail to your right and follow the beaten path. There is one short steep hill to descend near the start but we found it okay.

We enjoyed walking through Scadson Plantation and Ten Acre Brake. Some lovely woodland, we found it easy to follow route and path. Muddy sections but we were okay in walking shoes and gravelly/ small stones path. Lots of dog walkers, runners etc. A popular path.

Coming out of Ten Acre Brake you cross the road and begin a steep climb to the park/ school. Passing the park (there are benches here) you follow the path and it becomes narrow, it has potential to be overgrown, but it was fine when we did it.

The path opens out into another lovely woodland and is uneven in sections, with roots and stones poking out of the ground. One small step at the end and onto a pavement next to the main road.

Follow the A3022, (pavements both sides) there are chances to cross over to the right hand side of the road to walk on the promenade overlooking the sea.

If you want to walk to the station via Seaway Lane and you are walking from Marldon, it is beneficial to be on the left hand side of the road (side of road furthest away from the sea), cross at The Livermead House sign traffic lights so you don’t have to walk down to the main junction or try to time it correctly to avoid the traffic when crossing the road.
There are toilets on the other side of the road opposite Seaway Lane (disabled ones need a key) as well as toilets at Torquay Station.

Pilea

18 Jun 2023 Spring
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Loved much of this route. Misses out on a 5th star because of some of the walking by roads... otherwise it's another great Slow Way for Devon!.

Danravenellison

18 Jun 2023 Spring
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This is a good Slow Way. I really enjoyed discovering Ten Acre Brake - what gorgeous woodland.

I should imagine the small path behind Preston Primary school to the west of Torbay Road gets overgrown, but it was fine for us.

Five Lanes Road in Marldon is a little busy/narrow, but walkable. Make yourself seen.

I'd 100% walk this route again!

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