Martock — Yeovil

Maryeo one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

13km/8mi

Ascent

189m

Descent

220m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Martock and Yeovil.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Martock and Yeovil.

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This route has been reviewed by 2 people.

This route has been flagged (1 times) for reasons relating to access.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 2

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (1) No (1)

Problems reported -  Access (1)

Downloads - 2

Surveys

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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.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
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)
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)
Maybe present 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)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
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)
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)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not 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 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)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
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)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
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

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

Thereis no data on amount of route paved

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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3X September 2022 by Helen Gough
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Martock
Grid Ref ST4628019290
Lat / Lon 50.97050° / -2.76645°
Easting / Northing 346,280E / 119,290N
What3Words glares.phones.stall
Yeovil
Grid Ref ST5567115976
Lat / Lon 50.94150° / -2.63230°
Easting / Northing 355,671E / 115,976N
What3Words violin.cars.burn

Maryeo One's land is

Arable 15.4%
Pasture 15.7%
Urban 52.2%
Woods 16.7%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Helen Gough

10 Sep 2022 Summer
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This is a mixed bag of a walk. I loved walking through the Hamstone villages of Montacute, Stoke-sub-Hamdon and Martock. They are full of interesting buildings that are hundreds of years old, and I've always loved the colour of the stone. The route also takes you through Ham Hill Country Park one of my favourite places to take the dog. Using The Monarchs Way you first climb through woodland on your way to the war memorial at the top of the hill where there are stunning views.
On the other hand there are 2 stretches of road walking that I really didn't enjoy. I walked from Yeovil and the first stretch is on the outskirts of the town along Montacute Road. At times you can walk on the verge, but staying on the road is easier. This road isn't really busy, but there is traffic to watch for. The second stretch of road walking is between Stoke-sub-Hamdon and Martock along Stoke Road. This road is much busier, but thankfully there is a verge to walk on. Neither stretch is too long, but they knock a star off the walk for me.
There is a minor plotting error in Yeovil, about where you leave the cycle/footpath to join Preston Road, but on the ground the route is obvious.
There are pubs at Montacute, Ham Hill, and Stoke, and of course at either end. Also a bus service between Martock and Yeovil Mon-Sat.

Matthorsley

01 May 2021 Spring
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Absolutely fine route for able body persons, but following the ethos of Slow Ways, this route is not suitable for all. The route takes in the woods around Ham Hill. The tracks here are steep in places, rough underfoot (many roots and large stones), and is very muddy in the winter. Couple of stiles on route, and some kissing gates (only the ones at Martock upgraded to the new standard).

Some on road walking required around the outskirts of Yeovil and between Martock and Stoke sub Hamdon - these roads can be busy.

Cows in the fields near Martock.

Good views from Ham Hill as always, with an opportunity for a refreshment break at the Prince of Wales on the way.

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