Yardley GobionMilton Keynes

Yarmil one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

16km/10mi

Ascent

121m

Descent

129m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Yardley Gobion and Milton Keynes.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Yardley Gobion and Milton Keynes.

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Status

This route has been reviewed by 2 people.

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

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 2

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (1) No (1)

Problems reported -  Accuracy (1)

Downloads - 7

Surveys

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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.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present 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)
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.

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)
Present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
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.

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)
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)
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)
Present at time of survey 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)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
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)
Not 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 85.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 20.3% (1)

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.

2.0% of the route is on roads (1)

10.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

40.0% of the route is paved (1)

40.0% of the route is muddy (1)

2.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

1.0% of the route is through long grass (1)

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5X May 2021 by A1_robs
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

Minimum elevation

Start and end points

Yardley Gobion
Grid Ref SP7651844785
Lat / Lon 52.09614° / -0.88442°
Easting / Northing 476,518E / 244,785N
What3Words ghosts.decanter.remarried
Milton Keynes
Grid Ref SP8423038060
Lat / Lon 52.03457° / -0.77352°
Easting / Northing 484,230E / 238,060N
What3Words fines.blissful.healthier

Yarmil One's land is

Arable 21.8%
Green urban 10.8%
Pasture 17.3%
Urban 50.0%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


David Sanderson

13 Jun 2022 Spring

If you want to try a walkable and accurate version of this Slow Way, please see Yarmil two which I will submit as the route I walked. Indirect as it is, it wasn't until I got to the concrete cows that the route plotted becomes innacurate. It specifically takes you across the bridge to follow the Midshires Way and then changes its mind under the bridge when you are already on the wrong side of the water course. The plotting is unhelpful at Thrupp Wharf where it tells you to change bank but doesn't mark how. If I had any doubts about failing this route, then the plot directly across a field of crops to a non existent gap in the fence at Yardley Gobion was the clincher.


A1_robs

16 May 2021 Spring

Good route after getting through a difficult muddy/slippery section outside of Yardley Gobion. Towpath section is scenic and good paths generally. Route through Milton Keynes was very ‘green and leafy’, avoiding the urban areas. Route goes passed the Concrete Cows, a Roman villa, and three canalside pubs. There is a more direct route in the section from Wolverton to Milton Keynes Central, but it is worth taking taking the suggested route if you have time.


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