Description
This is a Slow Ways route connecting Walsall and Aldridge.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Walsall and Aldridge.
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This route has been reviewed by 2 people.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 2
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (2)
There are currently no problems reported with this route.
Downloads - 5
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| Grade 5: Route includes technical and arduous terrain where there may be potentially impassable barriers if the correct equipment is not used or barriers which require assistance to overcome. Potential barriers must be photographed and described. 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. |
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Facilities
Facilities in the middle third of this route.
Challenges
Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.
Obstacles
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Accessibility
Is this route step and stile free?
Measurements
Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.
The narrowest part of the path is 45.0cm (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
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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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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Walsall
Grid Ref
SP0119698577
Lat / Lon
52.58501° / -1.98378°
Easting / Northing
401,196E / 298,577N
What3Words
riders.decide.parent
Aldridge
Grid Ref
SK0597600705
Lat / Lon
52.60411° / -1.91319°
Easting / Northing
405,976E / 300,705N
What3Words
outer.dive.rings
Walald One's land is
| Walsall | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SP0119698577 |
| Lat / Lon | 52.58501° / -1.98378° |
| Easting / Northing | 401,196E / 298,577N |
| What3Words | riders.decide.parent |
| Aldridge | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SK0597600705 |
| Lat / Lon | 52.60411° / -1.91319° |
| Easting / Northing | 405,976E / 300,705N |
| What3Words | outer.dive.rings |
| Arable | 11.7% |
| Pasture | 18.9% |
| Urban | 69.4% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Paul McGill
16 Feb 2022I have lived in Walsall for nearly 40 years and very much enjoyed the walk which explored parts of the area you would not normally visit. It was easy to follow with a number of interesting feature. Walsall Arboretum is well worth a side visit if you have not visited before (particularly the formal area which has a pleasant tea room). The off road section was very muddy / water logged in places (February) but well maintained and signposted. There are numerous stiles also and a board walk in one section. The route successfully avoids main roads as much as possible.
David Sanderson
02 Oct 2021I started this route from Aldridge. I was somewhat disappointed that it completely bypassed stops, shops and bus stops of Aldridge and it lost a mark before it had really got going. From there it was a really pleasant stroll along the pavement west through the village. There is a section of countryside which is crossed by a series of well maintained, well marked footpaths. Special mention must be made of College Farm where signs advise not to feed the horses and where the footpath is. Very clear! Having crossed Riddian Bridge and passed through some woods, the path becomes slightly less clear but not enough to lose me. Crossing the Aldridge Road took some care as there is no crossing but was not too hard. From there to the Walsall meeting place is a combination of footpaths and pavement. A direct, and very easy section to follow with a particularly enjoyable part through Walsall Arboretum. This route also bypassed a pub and shop in the last sections. I’ve submitted an improved version as Walald two (including photos) but this version is still worthy of recommendation.
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