Sutton Coldfield — Fazeley

Sutfaz one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

12km/8mi

Ascent

160m

Descent

92m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Sutton Coldfield and Fazeley.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Sutton Coldfield and Fazeley.

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Status

This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

This route has been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to access.

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2) No (1)

Problems reported -  Access (1)

Downloads - 3

Surveys

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Grade 2X based on 1 surveys Sign up or log in to survey this route.
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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.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
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)
Maybe present 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)
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)
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)
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)
Not 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)
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)
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)
Mountainous area (0)
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)
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 80.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 8.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 10.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 1.0% (1)

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.

Not present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Not 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.

Not present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Not 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.

40.0% of the route is on roads (1)

40.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

60.0% of the route is paved (1)

10.0% of the route is muddy (1)

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 January 2022 by James
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Sutton Coldfield
Grid Ref SP1198996469
Lat / Lon 52.56594° / -1.82455°
Easting / Northing 411,989E / 296,469N
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Fazeley
Grid Ref SK2046401904
Lat / Lon 52.61454° / -1.69919°
Easting / Northing 420,464E / 301,904N
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Sutfaz One's land is

Arable 51.5%
Urban 42.8%
Woods 5.7%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

David Sanderson

23 Mar 2022 Spring
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I followed this route from Sutton Coldfield. At SP 1294 9677 the route takes you away from a road which takes you out of the grounds of Good Hope Hospital and takes you on a route to leave via a car park through a gate. On arrival in the car park the gate was padlocked and the entire area was fenced off with no access to the road. I retraced my steps back to the road out of the grounds and on reaching SP 1302 9687, discovered there is also a padlocked iron fence on the other side. Neither of these look like they've been open for some time.

  • Ken

    Ken

    23 Mar 2022

    That's an interesting mystery. I see from Google SV that it was blocked from 2008 to 2015 then in 2016 the latest GSV it is open. Perhaps it had a temporary opening for some reason. A review of reviewers is called for.

  • Nigel Cull

    Nigel Cull

    01 Apr 2022

    Sorry I do not have a very good gps maps and just walked out the car park the way I was following in the sun good you found this
    Only my first route and have now a better phone and can see the problem I missed

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Nigel Cull

02 Feb 2022 Winter
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Good route easy to follow from Town to Countryside
Taking you along road woods fields and a canal towpath
Passing through Middleton with The Green Man pub worth a visit
Bridge over Gallows Brook by Middleton still not repaired so a scramble.

James

12 Jan 2022 Winter
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Leisurely stroll through suburbs and the quaint english conuntryside. A bit muddy in places, and a fair bit on roads or verges, but most of route is on solid terrain and easy to navigate. Funky bridge too.

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Distance

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Ascent

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Descent

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