Newport (Telford and Wrekin) — Stafford

Newpsta one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

19km/12mi

Ascent

115m

Descent

113m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Newport (Telford and Wrekin) and Stafford.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Newport (Telford and Wrekin) and Stafford.

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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 4

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 3

Surveys

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Description Note
Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
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.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (2)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Maybe present 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)
Present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (2)
Present at time of survey Picnic table (2)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (2)
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)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (2)
Very muddy (0)
Very icy (0)
Likely to flood (0)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (2)
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)
Maybe present Step and kerbs (1)
Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (0)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (2)
Not present at time of survey Gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (2)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (2)
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 (2)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (2)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (2)
Walking on paths beside roads (0)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (2)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (2)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (2)
Cattle possible (0)
Horses possible (0)
Not 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)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (2)
Seasonal nesting birds (0)
Other hazards (0)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (2)
Free of single steps/kerbs (0)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (2)
Free of other obstacles (0)

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 15.0% (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 15.0% (2)

The steepest camber: no data

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)
Present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
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)
Present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
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.

9.5% of the route is on roads (2)

4.0% of the route is lit at night (2)

9.5% of the route is paved (2)

5.0% of the route is muddy (2)

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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2 surveys

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2X May 2021 by Doomzero
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2Y May 2021 by Sukydee
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
Grid Ref SJ7452919181
Lat / Lon 52.76963° / -2.37896°
Easting / Northing 374,529E / 319,181N
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Stafford
Grid Ref SJ9187022930
Lat / Lon 52.80388° / -2.12203°
Easting / Northing 391,870E / 322,930N
What3Words looked.dose.motel

Newpsta One's land is

Arable 24.9%
Pasture 52.8%
Urban 22.3%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Simon

05 Nov 2023 Autumn
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Nice woodland walk but can be muddy
When it has rained.

David Sanderson

26 Nov 2021 Autumn
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I started this route from Stafford. The start from the station is simple and it's not long before you join the Way for the Millennium, which takes you all the way to the edge of Newport, the destination. It runs along an old railway line and is paved so my boots remained clean, with the exception of a couple of cattle crossings (easier to face than a field of inquisitive cows). In the methodology of a Slow Way it's a definite 5 for directness and safety (in the road sense rather than the 24x7 as it's not lit). The actual walking lacks variety but what surrounds it does not. You walk past meadows, houses, gardens, reserves, villages and at one stage, a canal. The route is very popular with dog walkers, joggers and the occasional cyclist and has a very friendly air. The only thing I thought it might fail on was somewhere to stop but almost miraculously at halfway (10km from in Stafford and 9km from Newport) the old railway reaches a spot where a bridge has been demolished and you have to descend and cross the road at Gnosall Heath, where there is a pub! The only vaguely difficult road crossing is the A41 when you arrive in Newport. Very easy to follow. Designed for people to enjoy with multiple benches overlooking views and even a bench which spans the crossing from Staffordshire into Shropshire. Wildlife abounds! 5 Stars!.

Sukydee

03 May 2021 Spring
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This is a well used route along a disused railway track. Many local people use it for exercise and commuting on foot and by bike. It is generally flat, well surfaced with a couple of sections that can be very muddy after prolonged wet weather. There are numerous benches along the route. There is a brief section at the Stafford end that appears to go along a private road and says ‘No Cycling’ but this is universally ignored. Travelling from Stafford to Newport, after crossing the main road on the outskirts of the town, walk across the retail park in front of McDonalds and Greggs to find the way into the town.

Doomzero

01 May 2021 Spring
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Old railway line. Pretty much flat. Lots of walkers, runner, cyclists and the occational horse.

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