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Connect Nelson with Slow Ways

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Nelson

Lancashire

Slow Ways linking Nelson and Barrowford, Brierfield, Colne, Trawden, Worsthorne

England / Lancashire / Nelson

Nelson’s five Slow Ways are 40% checked

Drawn: 5/5

reviewed: 3/5

verified: 0/5

and surveyed: 0/5

“The river crossing at...”

review from Barnel one

Mary Oz surveyed Nelcol three

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“This wasn’t too busy,...”

review from Nelcol three

Mary Oz added Nelcol three, a new walk from Nelson to Colne

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Mary Oz surveyed Barnel two

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“The towpath was nice...”

review from Barnel two

Mary Oz added Barnel two, a new walk from Barrowford to Nelson

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Mary Oz surveyed Nelcol two

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“The route left Colne...”

review from Nelcol two

Mary Oz added Nelcol two, a new walk from Nelson to Colne

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Mary Oz surveyed Brinel two

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Mary Oz added Brinel two, a new walk from Brierfield to Nelson

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“This plotted route implies...”

review from Brinel one

“This route passes through...”

review from Brinel two

“The few streets after...”

review from Brinel one

Slow Ways added Barnel one, a new walk from Barrowford to Nelson

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Slow Ways added Brinel one, a new walk from Brierfield to Nelson

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Slow Ways added Nelcol one, a new walk from Nelson to Colne

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Slow Ways added Neltra one, a new walk from Nelson to Trawden

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Slow Ways added Nelwor one, a new walk from Nelson to Worsthorne

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Help connect Nelson

Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.

Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.

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Slow Way	Route		Grade	To do
Barrowford—Nelson	Barnel one	View route details Add to Waylist Review this route Suggest a better route Download route (.gpx) Print (via Inkatlas)	U U	Double check	Distance 3km/2mi	Ascent 13m	Descent 32m
Barrowford—Nelson	Barnel two	View route details Add to Waylist Review this route Suggest a better route Download route (.gpx) Print (via Inkatlas)	2 X	Review me	Distance 3km/2mi	Ascent -	Descent -
Brierfield—Nelson	Brinel one	View route details Add to Waylist Review this route Suggest a better route Download route (.gpx) Print (via Inkatlas)	U U	Review me	Distance 3km/2mi	Ascent 40m	Descent 40m
Brierfield—Nelson	Brinel two	View route details Add to Waylist Review this route Suggest a better route Download route (.gpx) Print (via Inkatlas)	1 X	Review me	Distance 3km/2mi	Ascent -	Descent -
Nelson—Colne	Nelcol one	View route details Add to Waylist Review this route Suggest a better route Download route (.gpx) Print (via Inkatlas)	U U	Pioneer me	Distance 5km/3mi	Ascent 174m	Descent 130m
Nelson—Colne	Nelcol two	View route details Add to Waylist Review this route Suggest a better route Download route (.gpx) Print (via Inkatlas)	4 X	Review me	Distance 5km/3mi	Ascent -	Descent -
Nelson—Colne	Nelcol three	View route details Add to Waylist Review this route Suggest a better route Download route (.gpx) Print (via Inkatlas)	2 X	Review me	Distance 6km/4mi	Ascent -	Descent -
Nelson—Trawden	Neltra one	View route details Add to Waylist Review this route Suggest a better route Download route (.gpx) Print (via Inkatlas)	U U	Pioneer me	Distance 6km/4mi	Ascent 146m	Descent 183m
Nelson—Worsthorne	Nelwor one	View route details Add to Waylist Review this route Suggest a better route Download route (.gpx) Print (via Inkatlas)	U U	Pioneer me	Distance 8km/5mi	Ascent 180m	Descent 240m

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Collective progress

53% of Nelson’s five route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified

9/9

drawn

6/9

reviewed

4/9

surveyed

0/9

verified

2 people have contributed to Nelson’s Slow Ways

0 people have pledged to walk and review a route

4 people have surveyed a route in Nelson

23km out of 42km have been walked and reviewed

25km of reviews have been shared in Nelson

Latest Updates

Barrowford—Nelson

Mary Oz took this photo on Barnel one

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Barrowford—Nelson

The river crossing at Barrowford is inaccurately plotted and impossible. The actual footbridge crossing is more than 100 metres further east....

Mary Oz

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Nelson—Colne

2 X

Mary Oz surveyed Nelcol three

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Nelson—Colne

Mary Oz took this photo on Nelcol three

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Nelson—Colne

This wasn’t too busy, but soon after passing the playing fields it was necessary to cross the road, as the pavement petered out....

Mary Oz

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Nelson—Colne

Mary Oz added Nelcol three, a new walk from Nelson to Colne

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Barrowford—Nelson

2 X

Mary Oz surveyed Barnel two

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Barrowford—Nelson

Mary Oz took this photo on Barnel two

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Barrowford—Nelson

The towpath was nice and straightforward, and the route through the shops at Nelson was pleasant enough, although a little run-down in parts....

Mary Oz

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Barrowford—Nelson

Mary Oz added Barnel two, a new walk from Barrowford to Nelson

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Nelson—Colne

4 X

Mary Oz surveyed Nelcol two

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Nelson—Colne

The route left Colne downhill to cross Colne Water near the Admiral Lord Rodney pub. NelCol One suggests cutting the corner of the bendy downhill road, but the cut-through (between bollards) was cobbled and steep and overhung by trees, so I suspect it would by very slippery at times. Once over the river the OS marked footpath looked as if it could be blocked by factory gates, and also it crossed rough concreted industrial land, so I changed the route to go around the industrial buildings. The path climbed steeply over fairly rough land but it did look well used....

Mary Oz

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Nelson—Colne

Mary Oz took this photo on Nelcol two

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Nelson—Colne

Mary Oz added Nelcol two, a new walk from Nelson to Colne

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Brierfield—Nelson

1 X

Mary Oz surveyed Brinel two

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Brierfield—Nelson

Mary Oz added Brinel two, a new walk from Brierfield to Nelson

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Brierfield—Nelson

This plotted route implies that there is direct access from the towpath to the road at the Nelson end, which is not the case. I know it is a small adjustment, but I had to go back on myself to find a way to leave the canal. I've created BriNel Two to correct this....

Mary Oz

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Brierfield—Nelson

Mary Oz took this photo on Brinel one

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Brierfield—Nelson

This route passes through several cycle barriers about 1.5m high, 40cm gap at the top, but a lot wider at the bottom....

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Brierfield—Nelson

Mary Oz took this photo on Brinel two

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