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Chiroy Survey

4XApril 2023 by Brian

Route description

This route irons out the issues I encountered in undertaking Chiroy one. These included eradicated paths and excitable cows. It replaces unachievable field walking with quiet lanes. The eradicated sections took me much time and anguish in trying to use. These issues have all been formally notified to Wilts ROW Department ( but don't hold your breath for quick resolution ) I have maintained Chiroy one route as much as possible, for example I prefer the route out of RWB as shown on Calroy rather than down Station Rd as Chiroy. The pavement adjacent to the A3102 between Lyneham and Goatacre is not the most pleasant. I recorded 19 stiles, 2 field gates, and 1 ped gate, together with a variety of bridges with steps n stiles. Lyneham has pubs and supermarkets plus OPEN toilets. The route also follows as it is on the ground, rather than the location of fps, and stiles etc

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Survey Contents

Grading

Path surface grading

4 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.

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

  • Present at time of survey Public toilet
  • 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
  • Maybe present 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
  • 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
  • Not 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
  • 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
  • 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 30.00cm

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 40.00%

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 35.00%

The steepest camber gradient across the path 10.00%

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

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Successfully completed

  • Not present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog
  • Maybe present Small Labrador-sized dog
  • Maybe present 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

  • Not present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog
  • Maybe present Small Labrador-sized dog
  • Maybe present 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

33.00% of the route is on roads

58.00% of the route is paved

17.00% of the route is lit at night

6.00% of the route is muddy

8.00% of the route is over rough ground

7.00% of the route is through long grass

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