Umberleigh — Chulmleigh

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By Helen Gough on 08 May 2022

Distance

19km/12mi

Ascent

655m

Descent

536m

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Description

Alternative route between Umberleigh and Chulmleigh using a mix of lanes and footpaths

Alternative route between Umberleigh and Chulmleigh using a mix of lanes and footpaths

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Reviews - 2

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
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)
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)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Maybe present Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not 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)
Not 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)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present 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)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

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

Narrowest part of path: no data

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)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
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)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
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

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There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

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

Thereis no data on amount of route paved

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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4X May 2024 by Helen Gough
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Start and end points

Umberleigh
Grid Ref SS6094823783
Lat / Lon 50.99659° / -3.98293°
Easting / Northing 260,948E / 123,783N
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Chulmleigh
Grid Ref SS6870214253
Lat / Lon 50.91276° / -3.86906°
Easting / Northing 268,702E / 114,253N
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reviews

Tim Ryan

12 Apr 2024 Spring
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A great route, very enjoyable with some stunning views. Quite a lot of the route is on lanes, but these were very quiet hardly anything on them. There is a short section on the B3266 at Methe, which is busy - but I found it to be quite comfortable. I had to untie a couple of gates tied with twine and the path at the bottom of Pitt Wood near Umberleigh was very muddy. However overall it is a lovely walk. There are stiles. The Grove Inn at Kings Nympton does food.

Helen Gough

30 Mar 2024 Spring
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A rural route through mid Devon countryside. It's hilly, so you'll burn some calories. There is a lot of lane walking, but that's what I wanted today with the land saturated from a very wet winter. There were some great views from the lanes, but I was able to see over the hedgerow, which won't be possible in the summer.
I walked from Chulmleigh to Umberleigh so Dartmoor was behind me, and Exmoor ahead. Whichever way you walk it remember to look behind you for the views.
The route was straightforward until around South Ash. Here all the field gates were broken, some held up with string. It's blimmin hard to undo a knot when the weight of a gate is on it, so I climbed them. Lucky for me my dog was able to get underneath or around these gates. Some of the gates I could open, but struggled to close again, again because they were broken and were heavy. There was one high stile that my dog was able to jump, but less agile dogs will struggle without help. The other part that is hard for dogs is the walkway under the railway at Umberleigh. I've put a picture in the survey. I always carry my dog over that, and he hates it!
The walk is all open country until close to Umberleigh where there is a really nice walk through Pitt Wood. Sections from there until the end were very muddy, but as I said it's been an exceptionally wet winter, and even so a decent pair of boots will get you through.
Lovely walk, I dropped a star just because of the difficulties I had around South Ash.

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