WarringtonWarburton

Warwar one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

13km/8mi

Ascent

66m

Descent

65m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Warrington and Warburton.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Warrington and Warburton.

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Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

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Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
Access grade U: Currently ungraded.
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)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Maybe present 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)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Not 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.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Maybe present Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not 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)
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)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Maybe present 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)
Not 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?

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.

The narrowest part of the path is 40.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 9.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 9.0% (1)

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (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

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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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1 surveys

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2X February 2024 by Mary Oz
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Start and end points

Warrington
Grid Ref SJ6062988200
Lat / Lon 53.38918° / -2.59345°
Easting / Northing 360,629E / 388,200N
What3Words sheet.happen.nature
Warburton
Grid Ref SJ6991089566
Lat / Lon 53.40207° / -2.45403°
Easting / Northing 369,910E / 389,566N
What3Words elevated.stitching.vies

Warwar One's land is

Arable 25.1%
Green urban 8.4%
Pasture 5.5%
Urban 61.0%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Mary Oz

26 Feb 2024 Winter

The urban streets of Warrington started with a nicely pedestrianised section, and later included a very picturesque pedestrian suspension bridge over the Mersey, and a pleasant park, although this was rather wet following a lot of rain.
Arriving at the Manchester Ship Canal, there was a sizeable road swing bridge, preceded by a glorious foot tunnel with Alice in Wonderland wall painting. I found the ship canal section very interesting, with an imposing disused railway viaduct, and a set of locks where we crossed the canal on a safe and easy to follow fenced path.
The route was soon onto the Trans Pennine Trail, a lovely, off-road, wooded cycle track with a compacted earth and mostly dry surface. There were puddles and mud in places though. Near Lymm some of the track was tarmacked, and there were some cycle barriers at the road crossings. It was also busier here, with locals out for a Saturday walk on the first sunny day for a while!
The roads at the Warburton end were busier than I’d expected, but had pavements all along, although only single file width for some of it. There was a sign urging pedestrians to use the pavement on the west side of the road, where the Green Dragon pub was, which was good advice as a little later there was a blind unpaved corner that the cars were cutting. The tiny village of Warburton had a bit of interesting history and a bus stop, but for shops and pubs you need Lymm.
I enjoyed this route, it was safe, pleasant and easy to follow.


Hiking Historian

27 Mar 2023 Spring

A good route from urban through rural areas using old railways. Mostly accessible, with ramps, low kerbs throughout.

From urban Warrington, we work our way down a number of paved roads and over a footbridge before we head onto the tarmac paths of Victoria Park. From there, a few more road walks (paved), and then a tarmac path running alongside the Manchester Ship Canal. Over Thelwall Locks, which is accessible, and then up onto the earthern path of the disused railway, part of the Transpennine Trail.

It's a long and pleasant shady wooded walk. Soon we're at Thelwall Viaduct however, where we have to negotiate a ramp and a subway to get back on route.

Arriving in the outskirts of Lymm, we continue along the old railway, with the odd road crossing. Tarmac in places, with sections of pounded earth and pinch gaps at junctions. Roads are then well-paved until Warburton.

Good shops at the Warrington end, with the odd one along the way, and with good transport links, this is a good route, albeit mostly only good for walkers.


Chris Manasseh

22 Aug 2021 Summer

Very pleasant once out of Warrington and onto the long wooded stretch of the Trans Pennine Trail. Before this it is understandably urban, but does have a nice section through Victoria Park and a historically fascinating stretch along the Ship Canal. Mostly flat, but probably not suitable for wheelchairs due a few awkward barriers and some rough/muddy sections (although these might be better after a dry spell). Very accurately mapped, except that the path takes a different wiggle at Latchford Locks to cross the Ship Canal (this is well signposted and might only be temporary). Several road crossings through Warrington, and towards the end. Nice pubs in Lymm, with a slight detour, plus the Green Dragon, just south of Warburton.


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