Yetminster — Sherborne

Yetshe one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

9km/6mi

Ascent

162m

Descent

153m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Yetminster and Sherborne.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Yetminster and Sherborne.

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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 - 12

Surveys

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Description Note
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)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.

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

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

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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4X August 2023 by Helen Gough
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

Yetminster
Grid Ref ST5972810850
Lat / Lon 50.89571° / -2.57400°
Easting / Northing 359,728E / 110,850N
What3Words brilliant.political.beans
Sherborne
Grid Ref ST6380516470
Lat / Lon 50.94652° / -2.51659°
Easting / Northing 363,805E / 116,470N
What3Words happier.rewriting.rainy

Yetshe One's land is

Arable 32.9%
Pasture 47.5%
Urban 12.5%
Woods 7.1%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Pilea

20 Jun 2024 Summer
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I liked this route.

I agree with the earlier comments. Would be good if someone looked after the path a bit better in places, but I enjoyed it.

Danravenellison

20 Jun 2024 Summer
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I agree with everything Helen's said!

This is a good and enjoyable route that is in need of some love. If you walk it, please take a stick and some secateurs to take down the nettles!

I'd 100% walk this route again (despite the nettles, gates and puddles). It was great walking it in combination with the route between Yetminster and Crewkerne.

Helen Gough

27 Aug 2023 Summer
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I walked from Yetminster to Sherborne and overall enjoyed the walk. Most of the walk is along the Macmillan Way, but unfortunately it's not a well maintained trail, so expect overgrown stretches, especially around the stiles. Many of them are through hedgerow and the hedgerow is reclaiming the gaps. Some of them will be difficult for tall people, who will have to duck as they climb the stiles.
The route leaves Yetminster through a dairy farm. Walking through dairy farms is not one of my favourite passtimes. Most of the fields were free of cows, but they were full of cow pats, and were really muddy at the field exits. I eventually came to a field occupied by a huge herd. The path went through the middle of the field, but fortunately the cows were placid, despite my dog barking at them. It was only after I got in to the field that I realised there was a bull in there as well. Argh! Our eyes locked, he stepped towards us, I quickly decided to go round the edge of the field and veered away, trying to persuade my dog to shut up. The bull stayed where he was. Phew! I think he realised chasing us was a waste of energy. It was a big herd, I'm sure he couldn't afford to waste any energy!
So, the first third of the walk is across farmland, mostly pasture. The second third is along quiet lanes, and then footpaths through Honeycombe Wood. The wood looks like it gets very muddy in the wet. Some of the paths are hard to spot, so keep your eyes open. It's also full of pheasant, surely the daftest of birds? I'm not sure what happens when the shoot is on, but presumably the footpaths are always open.
After the wood, is the final third of the walk, and it's over arable farmland and then lanes and roads into Sherborne. The roads have paths so it's all safe, and I seemed to get into the centre of town very quickly.
This is a very rural walk, not well maintained but passable. At times there are fine views over the surrounding countryside, and apart from the beginning and end very quiet.

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