Mountsorrel — Sileby

Mousil two
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By hb on 02 May 2021

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Description

This is a route that connects Mountsorrel and Sileby

This is a route that connects Mountsorrel and Sileby

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This route has been reviewed by 5 people.

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Reviews - 5

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (5)

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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)
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)
Mobile phone coverage (0)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Bench (0)
Picnic table (0)
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)
Very slippery (0)
Very muddy (0)
Very icy (0)
Likely to flood (0)
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)
Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (0)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Locked gates (0)
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)
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)
Walking on verges beside roads (0)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Cattle possible (0)
Horses possible (0)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Potential falls (0)
Exposed to elements (0)
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)
No visible path (0)
Seasonal nesting birds (0)
Other hazards (0)

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)
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 54.0cm (1)

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)
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

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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 May 2021 by Hb
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Start and end points

Mountsorrel
Grid Ref SK5831614735
Lat / Lon 52.72714° / -1.13793°
Easting / Northing 458,316E / 314,735N
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Sileby
Grid Ref SK6019815263
Lat / Lon 52.73168° / -1.10997°
Easting / Northing 460,198E / 315,263N
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reviews

Tim Ryan

14 Nov 2022 Autumn
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Route walked with other slow ways volunteers. Full review to follow.

Hugh Hudson

13 Nov 2022 (edited 14 Nov 2022) Autumn
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Walked from Mountsorrel to Sileby, with Saira, Mary and Tim on the Sunday of the November swarm weekend. A short easy route, pleasant apart from the traffic noise on the short section along the A6.

Leaving the meeting point on the Green at Mountsorrel, we cross Leicester Road (there is a pelican crossing a short distance north/left. We cross the car parks opposite then turn left along the surfaced path beyond the second car park, then right through a residential estate, Beyond Leander Close we go left a short distance to find the signposted path through the small wood parallel to the A6. We noted that the direct line used by MOUSIL 1 and MOUSYS 2 is fenced off and probably not just dangerous but impossible without trespass.

The path through the wood is unsurfaced and a little narrow, but not too muddy. It leads easily to the obvious underpass under the A6. Beyond the underpass we go left a short distance to find the popular path into the nature reserve (not marked as a right of way on the OS map). This crosses fairly directly to the Soar bridges at Sileby Mill. Beyond the last bridge we go left to Mill Lane and follow the lane right, taking the field path right just before the junction with Mountsorrel Lane. This unsurfaced field path is popular enough to be easy to follow, but can be a little muddy. We emerge on High Street, where we cross the road and turn left, turning right up King Street to the Sileby meeting point.

Mary Oz

13 Nov 2022 (edited 16 Nov 2022) Autumn
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The route from Mountsorrel leads through a couple of car parks and along an offroad path through housing, to a pretty, wooded, but noisy path alongside the busy A6. This is crossed through a brightly graffitied underpass, then field paths lead across to a footbridge over the canal at Sileby Lock. Some of the path involves concrete “planks” – I suspect these fields may occasionally flood. A pavementless road (not too busy) led to another field footpath and into Sileby.
A pleasant route apart from the road noise.

Saira

13 Nov 2022 Autumn
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I walked this route with Mary and Hugh on 12/11/22 as part of the slow ways swarm. This is a short, direct and enjoyable route connecting Mountsorrel to Sileby! (full review and photos to follow).

NordicWanderer

03 May 2021 Spring
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This is the most accurate route connecting Mountsorrel to Sileby.
Only really a route for walkers as many stiles and a very rocky path in one place so not bike friendly either.
Very picturesque in places.

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