MorecambeCarnforth

Morcar three
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By Mary Oz on 07 Jul 2021


Distance

11km/7mi

Ascent

155m

Descent

148m

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Description

This is a combination of MorCar One/Two and LanCar One/Two. The route starts along the coast then crosses onto the canal at Hest Bank

This is a combination of MorCar One/Two and LanCar One/Two. The route starts along the coast then crosses onto the canal at Hest Bank

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This route has been reviewed by 2 people.

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 2

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 2

Surveys

What is this route like?

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Description Note
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 2 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Public toilet (0)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (2)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (2)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (2)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (2)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (2)
Accommodation < £50 (0)
Campsite (0)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (2)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (2)
Train station (0)
Bench (0)
Maybe present Picnic table (2)
Bus stop (0)
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 (2)
Maybe present Very icy (2)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (2)
Maybe present Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (2)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (2)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (2)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (2)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (2)
Flights of steps (0)
Gates (0)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (2)
Locked gates (0)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (2)
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)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (2)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (2)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Unacceptable road walking (0)
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)
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)
Present at time of survey Tidal area (2)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (2)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (2)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (2)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (2)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (2)
No visible path (0)
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)
Maybe present Free of flights of steps (1)
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 100.0cm (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 14.0% (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 14.0% (2)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 9.0% (2)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (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.

21.5% of the route is on roads (2)

30.5% of the route is lit at night (2)

30.5% of the route is paved (2)

10.0% of the route is muddy (2)

9.0% of the route is over rough ground (2)

1.0% of the route is through long grass (2)

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2 surveys

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3X July 2021 by Mary Oz
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3X October 2021 by Lancaster Ramblers
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Start and end points

Morecambe
Grid Ref SD4330564475
Lat / Lon 54.07308° / -2.86791°
Easting / Northing 343,305E / 464,475N
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Carnforth
Grid Ref SD4981470640
Lat / Lon 54.12916° / -2.76948°
Easting / Northing 349,814E / 470,640N
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