Nelson — Colne

Nelcol two
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By Mary Oz on 05 Aug 2022

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I replotted this route at home to try and make the walk through Nelson more interesting

I replotted this route at home to try and make the walk through Nelson more interesting

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
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.

Maybe present Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Maybe present Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Maybe present Bench (1)
Maybe present Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

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Maybe present 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)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Maybe present Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Maybe present 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 15.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 18.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 18.0% (1)

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

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear (1)

Successfully completed

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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

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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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6.0% of the route is on roads (1)

40.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

50.0% of the route is paved (1)

5.0% of the route is muddy (1)

25.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

25.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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4X August 2022 by Mary Oz
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Nelson
Grid Ref SD8601037686
Lat / Lon 53.83525° / -2.21407°
Easting / Northing 386,010E / 437,686N
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Colne
Grid Ref SD8919040140
Lat / Lon 53.85738° / -2.16583°
Easting / Northing 389,190E / 440,140N
What3Words keep.penny.bookings

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review

Mary Oz

06 Aug 2022 Summer
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The route left Colne downhill to cross Colne Water near the Admiral Lord Rodney pub. NelCol One suggests cutting the corner of the bendy downhill road, but the cut-through (between bollards) was cobbled and steep and overhung by trees, so I suspect it would by very slippery at times. Instead, I cut down a set of steps a bit earlier. Once over the river the OS marked footpath looked as if it could be blocked by factory gates, and also it crossed rough concreted industrial land, so I changed the route to go around the industrial buildings. The access to the fields was okay, but there were some threatening dogs which were (fortunately) kept behind fences. There was a field crossing with steps at either end, and the dogs continued to chase along the fence, barking.
The path climbed steeply over fairly rough land but it did look well used. It arrived by a small pond, which I needed to keep to the east of. I crossed a quiet road into the next field. This is described as Tum Hill Recreation Ground. There were signs of footpaths across it, but in August it was rather wild with long grass, and I found it quite hard going, especially the second field. However there were excellent views from up here! This area also includes the remains of Castercliff Hill Fort. At the right time of year, it could be fabulous, but for me, I was glad to reach Little Gib Hill, and a more obvious footpath down to the edge of the golf course and the outskirts of Nelson.
Marsden Park was very nice, with a multitude of paths to choose from. At the north east corner is the Marsden Old Hall Café (open 4 days a week). I’ve since found out that I missed visiting the Icosahedral Sundial!
Soon after the park was an alleyway with cycle barriers. After this, the housing roads led to the Farmhouse Biscuits Factory Shop (toilets but no café) where I spent some time! It was only a short walk from there to Nelson Station.

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