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Buctot Survey

3XSeptember 2021 by Andy_mackay

Route description

Route between Totnes and Buckfastleigh plotted with the aim to keep as much off roads as possible. The section from Totnes train station to Dartington is an accessible purpose-built path, that is well marked by 'Access for All' signs and which passes through several wildlife observation spots. There is a pub and several cafes at Dartington, but no other known (to this walker) rest stops on the route. From Dartington, the route initially follows the National Cycle Network route 2, diverging just before the hamlet of Week. The bulk of the remainder is on Devon 'green lanes', with a couple of brief fieldwalks. These are steep and may be difficult when the ground is wet, so could be substituted by further road walking. The sections of road walking are generally quiet, however the traffic is heavier and faster in the section between the caravan/camping ground and Buckfastleigh (Colston road).

About the surveyor

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Survey Contents

Grading

Path surface grading

3 Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.

Accessibility grading

X 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.

Photos

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Facilities

  • Not present at time of survey Public toilet
  • Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet
  • Present at time of survey Supermarket
  • Present at time of survey Restaurant
  • Present at time of survey Vegan restaurant
  • Not present at time of survey Accommodation
  • Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50
  • Not present at time of survey Campsite
  • Not present at time of survey Bothy
  • Present at time of survey Free wifi
  • Maybe present Public phone
  • Present at time of survey Mobile Phone Coverage
  • Not present at time of survey Train station
  • Present at time of survey Bench
  • Present at time of survey Picnic table
  • Present at time of survey Bus stop
  • Maybe present Ferry

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Challenges

  • Not present at time of survey Scrambling
  • Not present at time of survey Wading
  • Not present at time of survey Swimming
  • Not present at time of survey Climbing
  • Not present at time of survey Stepping stones
  • Maybe present Very slippery
  • Maybe present Very muddy
  • Maybe present Very icy
  • Not present at time of survey Likely to flood
  • Present at time of survey Long grass sections
  • Present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path
  • Not present at time of survey Diverted path

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Obstacles

  • Present at time of survey Stiles
  • Present at time of survey Step and kerbs
  • Maybe present Possible to avoid steps, if applicable
  • Not present at time of survey Flights of steps
  • Present at time of survey Gates
  • Present at time of survey Kissing gates
  • Maybe present Locked gates
  • Maybe present Disables access gates
  • Maybe present Cycle barriers
  • Maybe present Ladders
  • Maybe present Cattle grids
  • Maybe present Fords
  • Present at time of survey Narrow bridges
  • Maybe present Ferry required
  • Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking
  • Unacceptable road walking
  • Dangerous road crossings
  • Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads
  • Present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads
  • Not present at time of survey Railway crossings
  • Not present at time of survey River crossings
  • Present at time of survey Cattle possible
  • Present at time of survey Horses possible
  • Not present at time of survey Tidal area
  • Not present at time of survey Potential falls
  • Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements
  • Not present at time of survey Remote area
  • Not present at time of survey Mountainous area
  • Not present at time of survey Military training area
  • Not present at time of survey No visible path
  • Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds
  • Not present at time of survey Other hazards

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Accessibility

  • Not present at time of survey Free of stiles
  • Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs
  • Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps
  • Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles

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Measurements

The narrowest part of the path is 40.00cm

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 39.00%

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 30.00%

The steepest camber gradient across the path 8.00%

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear

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Successfully completed

  • Small Pug-sized dog
  • Small Labrador-sized dog
  • Large St. Bernard-sized dog
  • Standard pram
  • Off-road rugged pram
  • Standard wheelchair
  • Off-road rugged wheelchair
  • Standard mobility scooter
  • Off-road rugged mobility scooter

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Expert recommendations

  • Small Pug-sized dog
  • Small Labrador-sized dog
  • Large St. Bernard-sized dog
  • Standard pram
  • Off-road rugged pram
  • Standard wheelchair
  • Off-road rugged wheelchair
  • Standard mobility scooter
  • Off-road rugged mobility scooter

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Terrain

60.00% of the route is on roads

70.00% of the route is paved

10.00% of the route is lit at night

20.00% of the route is muddy

5.00% of the route is over rough ground

5.00% of the route is through long grass

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