Melksham — Devizes

Meldev two
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By DaveYearsley on 05 May 2021

Distance

12km/7mi

Ascent

117m

Descent

27m

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Description

Current proposal is safe and direct albeit part not available due to building works. Route well drawn. But:

ST 91967 63332 to ST 92289 63047 not available. Path closed with builders fencing. Alternative route not obvious.

A better and quicker route to Redstocks ST 93175 62683 is via Clackers Brook which means much less road walking and through 'urban nature reserve'.

Better route through Melksham suggested see GPX (630_Meldev_Melksham_DevizesAdjustedDaveY20210503.gpx) which also avoids messy farmyard ST 93075 62717 to ST 93151 62685 where gate might be shut!

Current proposal is safe and direct albeit part not available due to building works. Route well drawn. But:

ST 91967 63332 to ST 92289 63047 not available. Path closed with builders fencing. Alternative route not obvious.

A better and quicker route to Redstocks ST 93175 62683 is via Clackers Brook which means much less road walking and through 'urban nature reserve'.

Better route through Melksham suggested see GPX (630_Meldev_Melksham_DevizesAdjustedDaveY20210503.gpx) which also avoids messy farmyard ST 93075 62717 to ST 93151 62685 where gate might be shut!

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Reviews - 2

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2)

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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)
Not 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)
Present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Public phone (0)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not 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

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)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
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)
Not 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.

The narrowest part of the path is 70.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 30.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 30.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 5.0% (1)

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.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Not present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

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.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Not present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

2.0% of the route is on roads (1)

15.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

57.0% of the route is paved (1)

5.0% of the route is muddy (1)

2.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

3.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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3X February 2022 by Brian
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Melksham
Grid Ref ST9045663638
Lat / Lon 51.37172° / -2.13849°
Easting / Northing 390,456E / 163,638N
What3Words amplified.diverged.digestion
Devizes
Grid Ref SU0040261483
Lat / Lon 51.35242° / -1.99561°
Easting / Northing 400,402E / 161,483N
What3Words barbarian.stop.likely

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reviews

DaveYearsley

20 Jun 2021 Spring
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Most routes leaving Melksham are dull, but the Town has created a pleasant green corridor along Clackers Brook which this route follows as far as Redstocks.

An ordnance survey map and ideally the means to follow a GPS is required. Albeit once you have reached the Canal it is a no brainer.

A flat route of approximately 5% street , 40% canal and the rest is fields which can be muddy and slippery. Some fields are scruffy and some are meadow like. There are a few stiles and awkward gates. Some fields can be avoided after Rusty Lane Farm and taking the straight route (South South East) to the Canal - this is shown in Photo 11.

Entering Devizes Town (1%) involves short walk via a busy road but there are buildings of historical interest.

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    DaveYearsley

    29 Jun 2021

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Brian

06 May 2021 Spring
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As comments on Meldev one, I have slightly amended the Meldev two route to take out field public footpaths with stiles, and replaced with additional canal towpath.

  • DaveYearsley

    DaveYearsley

    20 Jun 2021

    Meldev One involves too much road and parts of route are closed. Meldev Four is the only Wheelchair route, has longest proportion of route on Canal and the easiest to follow albeit there are a lot of busy dull and noisy roads. Meldev Three avoids some fields (after Rusty Lane Farm) in Meldev One and Two - with this in mind see Photo 11 in Reviw by DaveYearsley — 20 Jun 2021.

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