Pyle — Sarn

Pylsar two
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By Stuart Bain on 08 Jun 2024

Distance

11km/7mi

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Correcting inaccuracies in PlySar1 and also going via the cafe in Parc Slip for refreshments and keeping the route on more tarmac to make this a wheel friendly route

Correcting inaccuracies in PlySar1 and also going via the cafe in Parc Slip for refreshments and keeping the route on more tarmac to make this a wheel friendly route

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Reviews - 2

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2)

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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.		 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)
Present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Not 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)
Maybe present 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 (1)
Present at time of survey 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)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
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)
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)
Present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
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)
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)
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 150.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 5.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 5.0% (1)

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Very 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

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.

20.0% of the route is on roads (1)

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

100.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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2Y June 2024 by Stuart Bain
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Start and end points

Pyle
Grid Ref SS8266882477
Lat / Lon 51.52898° / -3.69284°
Easting / Northing 282,668E / 182,477N
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Sarn
Grid Ref SS9013983532
Lat / Lon 51.53996° / -3.58552°
Easting / Northing 290,139E / 183,532N
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reviews

Paul Chilcott

04 Sep 2024 Summer
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September 2024. Direction: Pyle to Sarn.

A pleasant route mainly on tarmac, with just a couple of short sections around the Parc Slip nature reserve having a stony surface, but well-bedded in. Good for wheeling, but the path in the Fountain Parkland section parallel to the road is a little narrow. The main section of this walk is along the cycle track through woodland. The cafe in the visitor centre at Parc Slip makes a nice stop-off point.

Photo 1 - Memorial garden at Kenfig Hill
Photo 2 - Cycle track with tarmac surface
Photo 3 - Cycle track with stony surface
Photo 4 - Parc Slip residents
Photo 5 - The Ogmore river at Aberkenfig.

Stuart Bain

08 Jun 2024 Spring
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Pyle to Sarn.

I took the train over to Pyle on a gorgeous sunny day and ventured through Pyle/Kenfig hill on pavements as you exit the settlement.

Shortly after passing ASDA, the route goes off road and circles around Kenfig Hill rugby club and arrvies at the National Cycle Network (Route 4). Its the old Porthcawl railway/tram route which gives about 6 miles of flat safe off road walking on a tarmac'd route. The route runs alongside Bedford Park, Margam Mines and Parc Slip nature reserve that have all been reclaimed by nature.

The route is buzzing with nature, from squirrels running across the path, orchids in verge and Jay's flying over head.

For those on foot, there are numerous off tarmac paths running parallel to the cycle path if you want a little variety. I'd recommend a little stop at Bedford Park - unfortunately the remains of the old iron works are fenced and locked by the council. A few years back you used to be able to have a wander around the area.

The route enters Parc Slip and there is a memorial to an explosion in 1892 where 112 miners lost their lives. After the memorial the route goes north along the cycle path and ends up at the Parc Slip visitor centre where there is a café selling hot drinks and snacks.

As you exit the car park cross over the road onto and follow the gravelly path running paralel to the road and running downhill.

The final section of the route passes through Aberkenfig where there are shops, pubs, cafes and a fantastic bakery before joining the main road in Sarn and following it up hill to the destination.

Its a great route for those with wheels, if you want a bit of variation on foot then there are also plenty of options! Parc Slip visitor centre is not be missed - beautiful location and marvellous food/drinks.

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Ascent

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Descent

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