Swillington — Garforth

Swigar one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

4km/3mi

Ascent

51m

Descent

43m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Swillington and Garforth.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Swillington and Garforth.

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Status

This route has been reviewed by 2 people.

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

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 2

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (1) Maybe (1)

Problems reported -  Access (1)

Downloads - 3

Surveys

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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.

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)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
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)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
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.

Maybe present Stiles (1)
Maybe present Step and kerbs (1)
Maybe present 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)
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)
Maybe present Cattle possible (1)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present 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?

Maybe present Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Maybe present 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 60.0cm (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)

20.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

50.0% of the route is paved (1)

5.0% 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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3X November 2023 by Hugh Hudson
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

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Start and end points

Swillington
Grid Ref SE3850030430
Lat / Lon 53.76882° / -1.41739°
Easting / Northing 438,500E / 430,430N
What3Words below.bath.tall
Garforth
Grid Ref SE4040433283
Lat / Lon 53.79431° / -1.38813°
Easting / Northing 440,404E / 433,283N
What3Words beefed.shatters.signature

Swigar One's land is

Arable 67.6%
Urban 32.4%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Hugh Hudson

15 Nov 2023 (edited 16 Nov 2023) Autumn
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I was planning to walk this route from Swillington to Garforth, but had to find an alternative route into Garforth because the Leeds Country way track between Whitehouse Lane and Brecks Lane was flooded and looked impassable without wellies. So I retreated and used the pavement of the main road. There are at least three unsurfaced sections just on the part I did.

From Swillington, it is best to cross to the east side of Aberford Road immediately. We soon turn right into Goody Cross Lane to reach a housing estate, where we follow the signposted path left. This path is far from wheel friendly - it starts over a low wall, then follows a rather muddy narrow path between fences, before rejoining Aberford road further south than the right of way line.

From here we follow the pavement north then use the tarmac path to cross a small area of parkland to Whitehouse Lane, which is fairly busy and has no pavement, so take care here. We soon turn left, following the unsurfaced Leeds Country Way through a wooded strip. Unfortunately I had to give up on this path due to flooding, as I was reluctant to test the depth of the water in ankle high boots, but in drier conditions it is probably fine - I walked the Leeds Country Way a few years ago and had no problems that time.

Having retreated to Aberford Road, I followed the pavement to the Selby Road roundabout and the edge of Garforth, so I was unable to check whether the route south of Selby Road is affected by the housing development. An alleyway takes us off Selby Road, crossing a small recreation ground to Ringway, where we turn right and follow Lidgett Lane into the centre of Garforth.
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Ross

25 Mar 2022 Spring
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Good facilities at both ends with street footway or compacted paths along the route.

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