Wilton — Salisbury

Wilsal two
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By danravenellison on 13 May 2022

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Description

This is an OK way to walk between Wilton and Salisbury. The route makes use of the local knowledge and improvements suggested on Wilsal One. It is significantly shorter than Wilsal One too.

The route includes some beautiful and interesting places, but it is also a functional route that makes the most of the paths and places that are available. There is walking about 1km walking on a path beside a busy road and some walking on quiet lanes.

It would be great if a new path could be created that fixed the safety issues raised with Wilsal One so that people can enjoy this greener, quieter and more off-road route

This is an OK way to walk between Wilton and Salisbury. The route makes use of the local knowledge and improvements suggested on Wilsal One. It is significantly shorter than Wilsal One too.

The route includes some beautiful and interesting places, but it is also a functional route that makes the most of the paths and places that are available. There is walking about 1km walking on a path beside a busy road and some walking on quiet lanes.

It would be great if a new path could be created that fixed the safety issues raised with Wilsal One so that people can enjoy this greener, quieter and more off-road route

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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 3

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 11

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Description Note
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)
Not 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)
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)
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)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey 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)
Not present at time of survey 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)
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)
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)
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 15.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 23.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 5.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Very 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.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Maybe present 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.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Maybe present 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.

9.0% of the route is on roads (1)

78.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

92.0% of the route is paved (1)

0.0% of the route is muddy (1)

0.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

0.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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2X May 2023 by Brian
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Start and end points

Wilton
Grid Ref SU0951031320
Lat / Lon 51.08112° / -1.86561°
Easting / Northing 409,510E / 131,320N
What3Words songbird.topples.relies
Salisbury
Grid Ref SU1449029970
Lat / Lon 51.06888° / -1.79457°
Easting / Northing 414,490E / 129,970N
What3Words firm.ankle.often

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reviews

Brian

11 May 2023 Spring
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I did this route back to Wilton having completed Wilsal1. It was certainly a let down compared to that route. Yes it cuts out the questionable 0.17 mi section of road ( up to the racecourse ), but in exchange walking on the pavements on the very busy A3094, and A36 is hardly a deal breaker. The pavement from the station out to Cherry Orchard Lane is awful ( but safe ! ). By incorporating the short off road section in Quidhampton makes it a non mobility friendly route, I will upload Wilsal3, so that pushchairs etc can undertake. I am also looking at an off road route up behind the racecourse, but will need to walk it before uploading.

Smithster76

13 May 2022 Spring
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A functional and safe route between Wilton and Salisbury with some interesting points along the route - but also a fair bit of road walking.

Danravenellison

13 May 2022 Spring
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I designed this route in response to reviews and safety concerns on Wilsal One.

This is a direct route that has fascinating places and the charms of both historic Wilton and Salisbury, but also unusual green spaces and a significant section of agglomerated car show-rooms.

It is certainly good enough to be in the network, but I've not given it more stars because of the section of walking down Salisbury Road, the crossing over Netherhampton Road and some lane walking.

This is a good alternative to Wilsal One, but I'd like to see the safety issues with that route addressed so that people can enjoy that way too.

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