Sandiacre — Long Eaton

Sanlon one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

3km/2mi

Ascent

5m

Descent

13m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Sandiacre and Long Eaton.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Sandiacre and Long Eaton.

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This route has been reviewed by 6 people.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 6

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (6)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 5

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 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)
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)
Not present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Present at time of survey 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)
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)
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)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
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)
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)
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?

Not present at time of survey 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 36.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 21.3% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

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

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)
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.

5.0% of the route is on roads (1)

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

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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1 surveys

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2X June 2021 by BunnyRocket
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Sandiacre
Grid Ref SK4790236445
Lat / Lon 52.92331° / -1.28894°
Easting / Northing 447,902E / 336,445N
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Long Eaton
Grid Ref SK4912633813
Lat / Lon 52.89954° / -1.27113°
Easting / Northing 449,126E / 333,813N
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Sanlon One's land is

Green urban 27.1%
Urban 72.9%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Hugh Hudson

26 Nov 2022 (edited 27 Nov 2022) Autumn
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Walked from Long Eaton to Sandiacre. A very easy direct walk, let down slightly by narrow steps down to the canal at the Long Eaton end - a little tweaking could create a fully accessible route, either using Regent Street or the cycle track north of Royal Avenue.

Leaving Long Eaton, we cross Market Place using a pelican crossing a little further south than the GPX plot suggests, then follow Derby Road left as far as the canal bridge. The way down to the canal goes through a small gap in the wall and a narrow staircase. We turn right along the canal towpath under the bridge, and follow the towpath all the way to Sandiacre. The path is surfaced at first, but there is an unsurfaced section that can be avoided using the parallel cycle track on the right. At Station Road in Sandiacre we leave the canal to the right (further right than the GPX plot, there are no steps here) then follow the road left and over the pelican crossings to reach the Sandiacre meeting point.

StephenWalker

01 Mar 2022 Winter
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A straight forward walk on good surfaces. Steps at the ends can easily be avoided.

Husk

31 Dec 2021 Winter
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I've walked this route many many times and is a pleasant canal stroll between the two towns. Good standard of paths in good condition (the gravel track on the raised section at Toton Washlands can get a bit messy for wheeled transport, but passable). The stairs up onto Derby Road can be avoided easily before or after the turning depending on your needs.

Ken

29 Sep 2021 Autumn
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All level except steps in Long Eaton these can be avoided by leaving the towpath at Dale Avenue 350 metres before Derby Road or Regent Street 150 metres after Derby Road bridge. Some areas the hedge is overhanging the surfaced path which is already quite narrow for a public footpath shared with cycles. Worth a short detour at the delightful Sandiacre Lock Cottage to see work that has exposed the lock on the Derby Canal. This is also a option for a direct route to Breaston or Derby.

Kathryn

11 Jul 2021 Summer
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The whole of this route other than a very short section at each end is along the canal towpath. There is a section in the middle where you have a choice of a cycle path (wider) or a footpath next to the canal (narrower, but more interesting views).

Lynn Jackson

12 Jun 2021 Spring
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A nice canal path walk that takes you directly from Sandiacre to Long Eaton. There is a section attached to the Long Eaton Angling Society that narrows, and so wheeled users and those with dogs may find it easier to use the adjacent cycle path for a short way.

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