Stonehouse — Gloucester

Stoglo two
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By Hugh Hudson on 15 Jun 2023

Distance

17km/11mi

Ascent

229m

Descent

202m

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Description

This is a more tightly drawn version of STOGLO 1, refined in a few places to reflect minor issues I found while trying to walk it. There are supposed to be shorter rights through Chambers Farm, but the shortcut path NE of the farm ends the wrong side of an impenetrable hedge, and though there may be a route through the equestrian centre it is not well marked and deviates from the right of way line. The direct path across Stratford Farm also proved impossible to follow - there is an avoiding line to the east but it goes through a gate marked private, and the old line past the house is completely blocked.

This is by no means a perfect route - some of the stiles are constricted and many of the gaps in hedges need pruning. The footpath marking is not great either.

I suspect that the canals would offer an easier walk, but this would be significantly longer

This is a more tightly drawn version of STOGLO 1, refined in a few places to reflect minor issues I found while trying to walk it. There are supposed to be shorter rights through Chambers Farm, but the shortcut path NE of the farm ends the wrong side of an impenetrable hedge, and though there may be a route through the equestrian centre it is not well marked and deviates from the right of way line. The direct path across Stratford Farm also proved impossible to follow - there is an avoiding line to the east but it goes through a gate marked private, and the old line past the house is completely blocked.

This is by no means a perfect route - some of the stiles are constricted and many of the gaps in hedges need pruning. The footpath marking is not great either.

I suspect that the canals would offer an easier walk, but this would be significantly longer

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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

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Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

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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 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Maybe present Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present 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)
Not 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)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
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)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
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)
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)
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)
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?

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)
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 30.0cm (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: Unclear in places (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)

2.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

10.0% of the route is paved (1)

10.0% of the route is muddy (1)

There is no data on rough ground

10.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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3X June 2023 by Hugh Hudson
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Stonehouse
Grid Ref SO8079705253
Lat / Lon 51.74565° / -2.27954°
Easting / Northing 380,797E / 205,253N
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Gloucester
Grid Ref SO8309318469
Lat / Lon 51.86455° / -2.24693°
Easting / Northing 383,093E / 218,469N
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Distance

17km/11mi

Ascent

197 m

Descent

226 m

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