Pyle — Bridgend (Wales)

Pylbri two
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By Stuart Bain on 07 Apr 2023

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11km/7mi

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Description

Address the rights of way issues and safety concerns flagged in PylBri One. The route (from Bridgend) travels through quiet roads or off road cycle lanes through the suburbs of Bridgend (Broadlands), into Laleston, across Stormy Down and then drops down into Pyle

Address the rights of way issues and safety concerns flagged in PylBri One. The route (from Bridgend) travels through quiet roads or off road cycle lanes through the suburbs of Bridgend (Broadlands), into Laleston, across Stormy Down and then drops down into Pyle

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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)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Maybe present 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)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Maybe present Picnic table (1)
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)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Maybe present Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
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)
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)
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)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
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)
Present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not 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)
Maybe present Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not 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 150.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 10.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 5.0% (1)

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (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

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.

30.0% of the route is on roads (1)

25.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

60.0% of the route is paved (1)

20.0% of the route is muddy (1)

5.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

15.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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Pyle
Grid Ref SS8266882477
Lat / Lon 51.52898° / -3.69284°
Easting / Northing 282,668E / 182,477N
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Bridgend (Wales)
Grid Ref SS9075879851
Lat / Lon 51.50700° / -3.57545°
Easting / Northing 290,758E / 179,851N
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review

Stuart Bain

08 Apr 2023 Spring
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I parked up at Pyle and got the train to Bridgend, so I review the route east-west (Bridgend/Pyle direction). The start of the walk was through the town centre and a perfect opportunity to stock up on supplies that were needed.

The first landmark of interest was the Old Bridge / Yr Hen Pont that was built in 1425 to join up the hamlet of Oldcastle to Newcastle. Newcastle subsequently fell into disrepair and was eventually built over by what is now Bridgend.

After carefully crossing the busy road at the lights, I made my way along roads parallel to the River Ogmore until I reached Broadlands. There are a number of shops and facilities to purchase further supplies if needed. Then the route went off road alongside cycle lanes until it left the confines of Bridgend.

After a short walk across some boggy fields I reaches the picturesque village of Laleston, again with pub, shops cafes etc. if you want a breather. Once I visited the church I followed the route across agricultural land and although the route diverts off the right of way halfway across there is an obvious track to follow. If you follow the right of way it doesn't go anywhere and there is no way you can cross into the next field.

The path eventually leads through the middle of a farm and reaches the road that runs alongside Stormy Down onto the A48. Although this is an incredibly busy road, there is good visibility and a safe place to cross the dual carriageway in sections. After a short stretch of walking alongside the A48, you take a small lane to the left past the quarry and wander down into farmland. Don't miss the right of way sign close to the farm building to split off the the right.

Once off road you gently descend to the motorway footbridge and follow the fields down into Pyle. There is another crossing at the A48 so extra care is needed to get to the footpath opposite that takes you into Pyle.

It's never going to be the most picturesque route due to it's location, but it's functional. Although there are two crossings on the A48, I would consider it fairly safe also.

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Ascent

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Descent

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