PolesworthAtherstone

Polath two
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By David Sanderson on 27 Dec 2021


Distance

8km/5mi

Ascent

36m

Descent

16m

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Description

Route mainly following the Coventry Canal

Route mainly following the Coventry Canal

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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 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
Access grade Y: Stile, step and obstacle free.
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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)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present 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)
Not 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)
Not 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)
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)
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)
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 75.0cm (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

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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

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

10.0% of the route is on roads (1)

10.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

30.0% of the route is paved (1)

30.0% of the route is muddy (1)

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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2Y April 2023 by Hugh Hudson
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Start and end points

Polesworth
Grid Ref SK2629402559
Lat / Lon 52.62018° / -1.61303°
Easting / Northing 426,294E / 302,559N
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Atherstone
Grid Ref SP3082297893
Lat / Lon 52.57800° / -1.54658°
Easting / Northing 430,822E / 297,893N
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reviews


Hugh Hudson

18 Apr 2023 (edited 20 Apr 2023) Spring

Walked from Atherstone to Polesworth on a fine spring day. An easy walk mostly by the canal. My one minor quibble is that the route up to Polesworth misses a trick - the paths over the river and through the park are prettier than the road bridge and are surfaced and step free, and it would be easy to pass the abbey rather than using the noisy pavements. There are no facilities in the middle third but there are plenty at both ends.

From the meeting point in Atherstone market place, we go south down Church Street then right on Long Street. We need to cross at some point before the railway station, where we follow the side road under the railway then turn right down onto the canal towpath. We follow the towpath most of the way into Polesworth. It is unsurfaced and a little muddy in places, but very easy to follow, as it stays on the north side of the canal all the way.

Eventually we reach Grendon Road, where we turn right leaving the canal. We turn right onto Bridge Street (or take the path through the park over the footbridges) and right again onto High Street. The meeting place is not ideal - there is a bus stop but no seats. The meeting point is where the road/path to the abbey goes through the buildings to the right.


Dan Phelan

19 Aug 2022 Summer

A lovely SlowWays route which largely follows the Coventry Canal. Urban walking at both ends is very short and simple, and there are pubs, cafes, convenience shops and takeaways with plenty of opportunity for refreshments at the beginning or end of the route. I walked the route in August and the path was completely dry, however in the winter the towpath may become muddy.

A great SlowWays path to walk!.


Mtormey

16 Jan 2022 Winter

I walked this route from Polesworth to Atherstone. I really enjoyed it; I thought it was a fantastic walk.

Polesworth and Atherstone are both lovely towns, and all the middle of the walk is along the canal. I was really pleased with the countryside views afforded from the canal, though, and so I thought this route was particularly picturesque and pleasant for walking!.


Ken

31 Dec 2021 Winter

This is a simple easy walk to follow. No lingering urban walking at either end. No stiles, no cattle, no gates, as I recall. It is alongside water and after heavy rain the path surface was muddy. Lots of interest along the way, fields and the river Anker to one side while the canal and rail line provide passing activity of boats and trains. A most enjoyable walk which would be even better on a dry summer's day. An option at Polesworth is a walk through the Abbey Green Park via the gatehouse and footbridge. At Atherstone beware the low bridge under the railway does occasionally flood there is a safe, dry diversion route.


David Sanderson

31 Dec 2021 Winter

A very direct and easy route to follow. Starting (or ending) down the High Street of Polesworth which has pubs, cafes and shops. Having crossed the River Anker via the old bridge, there is a short section of pavement to walk before joining the towpath of the Coventry Canal. The route is well used and can get a bit boggy at times. The going was soft on the December day of the review! The surroundings have some variety in the short distance with North Warwickshire countryside around the River Anker and dotted villages. There are signs of old industry and the West Coast Mainline supplies passenger and goods trains at a pleasant distance. Having left the canal, the distance to the meeting place in Atherstone is short. The route passes the northbound (to Crewe) and then southbound platforms (to London) of the railway station. On the day I walked it, the section which passes under the railway had had to be pumped out of water...a rare occasion, we were told, so no need to change this route! The walk along Old Watling Street has pubs, shops and cafes. The meeting spot in the Market Place is adjacent to two excellent pubs! A great finish to a 5 star route!.


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