SeatonColyton

Seacol one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

5km/3mi

Ascent

109m

Descent

94m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Seaton and Colyton.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Seaton and Colyton.

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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

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Verified route

Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 9

Surveys

What is this route like?

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Grade 3X based on 2 surveys Sign up or log in to survey this route.
Description Note
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 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)
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)
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 (2)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (2)
Maybe present Wading (1)
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)
Very slippery (0)
Very muddy (0)
Very icy (0)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Maybe present Long grass sections (1)
Maybe present Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (2)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (2)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (2)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (2)
Flights of steps (0)
Present at time of survey Gates (2)
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 (2)
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)
Fords (0)
Narrow bridges (0)
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)
Dangerous road crossings (0)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (2)
Walking on verges beside roads (0)
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)
Exposed to elements (0)
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)
Maybe present Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (2)

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)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (2)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 75.0cm (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 5.0% (2)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 5.0% (2)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 1.0% (2)

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.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

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.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

Terrain

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

72.5% of the route is on roads (2)

20.0% of the route is lit at night (2)

72.5% of the route is paved (2)

17.5% of the route is muddy (2)

15.0% of the route is over rough ground (2)

2.5% of the route is through long grass (2)

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2 surveys

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3X September 2021 by Joseph Dunnett
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3X April 2022 by Martin McGovern
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Seaton
Grid Ref SY2450890119
Lat / Lon 50.70578° / -3.07046°
Easting / Northing 324,508E / 90,119N
What3Words songbook.scorching.tutored
Colyton
Grid Ref SY2457893997
Lat / Lon 50.74065° / -3.07026°
Easting / Northing 324,578E / 93,997N
What3Words chromatic.encrusted.brownish

Seacol One's land is

Arable 10.0%
Pasture 45.1%
Urban 44.9%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Jo Wood

01 Jul 2023 Summer

This is a pleasant short route between the coast at Seaton and the medieval town of Colyton. Instead of following the valley (the Seaton Tramway route), it traverses the valley side so involves a bit of a climb out of Seaton or Colyton. We walked from Colyton to Seaton to extend the route from Lyme (Collym one Slow Way) in good summer conditions.

Colyton is worth a bit of an explore as it has its origins in Saxon times and government by the "Chamber of Feoffess" since the 16th century (photos 1 and 2). There's a climb out of the village along minor roads (but a bit of traffic there when we walked it), but you soon turn off onto more pleasant pathways (photo 4) which take you above the valley to the outskirts of Seaton. From there it's through residential roads down to the sea front.

The walk is quite short but can be combined with the Slow Ways to Lyme Regis to make a full day's walking around the Lyme - Colyton - Seaton - Lyme triangle if you are feeling fit and have the time.


Martin McGovern

16 Apr 2022 Spring

This short but pleasant route is hillier than I expected, as I thought the majority of it would be along the Axe valley. I suppose the name of the road out of Colyton - Hillhead - should have been a clue. However, the fact that the route follows hills beside the valley means that there are good views, and you can catch a glimpse of the Seaton Tramway from time to time, when the high Devon hedgerows allow it. There are tantalising views of the sea in the middle section too, though not as one approaches the outskirts of Seaton itself. I wouldn't recommend this for wheels - the usual stiles, gates and varied terrain make that impractical. But it's a good way to spend an hour or so.


Helen Gough

12 Mar 2022 Winter

Quite a nice walk and not too strenuous, but it is quite mucky in places. I walked in March on a dry day when it hadn't been excessively wet in the days prior, but I still needed waterproof boots to get through comfortably. However, the muddy sections are quite short.
There are places where the views are really good, mostly of the surrounding hills and valleys, but there are glimpses of the sea too.
Plenty of places to eat and drink in both towns. I've given it 3 stars, but in the summer I may have made it 4.


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