Midsomer Norton — Radstock

Midrad one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

3km/2mi

Ascent

49m

Descent

65m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Midsomer Norton and Radstock.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Midsomer Norton and Radstock.

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This route has been reviewed by 6 people.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 6

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (6)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 8

Surveys

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Grade 1: Entirely smooth and compacted surfaces.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
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)
Not 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)
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)
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)
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)
Not 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 100.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 15.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 10.0% (1)

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

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Very 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)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
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)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
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.

6.0% of the route is on roads (1)

21.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

100.0% 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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1 surveys

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1X June 2022 by Brian
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

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Start and end points

Midsomer Norton
Grid Ref ST6642254172
Lat / Lon 51.28568° / -2.48286°
Easting / Northing 366,422E / 154,172N
What3Words amending.deputy.shuffle
Radstock
Grid Ref ST6896154772
Lat / Lon 51.29122° / -2.44651°
Easting / Northing 368,961E / 154,772N
What3Words clings.backers.reduction

Midrad One's land is

Arable 24.5%
Urban 75.5%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

David

16 Jan 2024 Winter
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Short route this, I was doing it as part of a much longer route and back to front (Radstock to Midsomer Norton - 30/11/2023). From Radstock centre you are walking on old, tarmac-ed railway lines so the level is very gentle though it does keep rising. Good for someone on wheels. Out of Radstock is fine but I did sort of take the wrong route, and climbed higher onto the old railway embankment level and eventually I had to come down when it ran out. I came down to cross Somervale Road (a bit busy, you have to cross at the Pelican Crossing) then you can climb up again back onto the old railway formation. It's gradually rising now but you get good views of Midsomer Norton and views west and is quite wide as walkway/cycleway. I came off at Silver St and walked down steeply into town. This bit took about about an hour, perhaps 2.5 miles. Good route, not many places to stop though apart from Somerset & Dorset Railway museum.

JohnMyerson

04 Dec 2023 Autumn
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Pleasant walk along former railway lines. I did this in December. The surfaces were a little leafy in places but not too slippery.

Andrew Davies

03 Jul 2023 Summer
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A lovely, easy, straight, tarmac cycle/walking path which is particularly pleasant if you like being immersed in trees almost the whole way.

Ade***@aol.com

29 Jun 2022 Summer
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"Quiet route from central Radstock to Midsomer Norton High Street replacing one of two railway lines that used to serve the area. This popular route is mostly tarmac path away from traffic although it does cross a busy main road at a pedestrian crossing. It is well used by runners, dog walkers and cyclists There is long slow incline towards Midsomer Norton which would make it very hard work for a wheelchair user.".

Brian

23 Jun 2022 Summer
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This is an excellent route between Midsomer Norton and Radstock, all tarmac, road crossing are pedestrian controlled, no livestock. Only slight negative is that the route is tree lined both sides for the majority of route so very little scenery to admire, but on the upside its shady in hot sun.
I cannot see what the difference is between Midrad one and two, and have suggested Midrad two is deleted.

Panifex

09 Jan 2022 Winter
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This route is pretty much the standard way of walking between Midsomer Norton and Radstock. And that’s for a reason - it’s a straightforward, accessible route. The only things you have to watch out for are bikes and dogs. It’s great.

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