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Chimal Survey

3XOctober 2022 by Brian

Route description

I tried writing a description and it didn't save . So anyway , I'll try again. There are no good off-road routes from Chi to Mal. Basically because of the M4, and because of the urban sprawl that is Chippenham. But try this. All the C and B roads are safe and wide and easily walked by the competent walker. And the 429 into Malmesbury has a footpath alongside it (on the north / west side). Things to do on this route are see Kellaways / Maud / Heath's Causeway / Monument, and the NT Sutton Lane Meadows. And there are 2 pubs and a post office / coffee shop (in the Bell Hotel) at Sutton Benger).

About the surveyor

Coming soon.

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

Photos from surveys are coming soon.

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
  • Maybe present Vegan restaurant
  • Present at time of survey Accommodation
  • Maybe present Accommodation < £50
  • Not present at time of survey Campsite
  • Not present at time of survey Bothy
  • Not present at time of survey Free wifi
  • Not present at time of survey Public phone
  • Present at time of survey Mobile Phone Coverage
  • Not present at time of survey Train station
  • Present at time of survey Bench
  • Not present at time of survey Picnic table
  • Present at time of survey Bus stop
  • Not present at time of survey 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
  • Not present at time of survey Very slippery
  • Maybe present Very muddy
  • Not present at time of survey 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
  • Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable
  • Present at time of survey Flights of steps
  • Present at time of survey Gates
  • Not present at time of survey Kissing gates
  • Not present at time of survey Locked gates
  • Not present at time of survey Disables access gates
  • Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers
  • Not present at time of survey Ladders
  • Not present at time of survey Cattle grids
  • Not present at time of survey Fords
  • Present at time of survey Narrow bridges
  • Not present at time of survey Ferry required
  • Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking
  • Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking
  • Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings
  • Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads
  • Not 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
  • Not 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
  • Present at time of survey No visible path
  • Maybe present 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
  • Not 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 55.00cm

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 32.00%

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 36.00%

The steepest camber gradient across the path 5.00%

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places

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Successfully completed

  • Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog
  • Maybe present Small Labrador-sized dog
  • Not present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog
  • Not present at time of survey Standard pram
  • Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram
  • Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair
  • Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair
  • Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter
  • Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter

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Expert recommendations

  • Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog
  • Maybe present Small Labrador-sized dog
  • Not present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog
  • Not present at time of survey Standard pram
  • Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram
  • Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair
  • Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair
  • Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter
  • Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter

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Terrain

47.00% of the route is on roads

64.00% of the route is paved

13.00% of the route is lit at night

5.00% of the route is muddy

5.00% of the route is over rough ground

6.00% of the route is through long grass

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