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Dagrom Survey

4XJanuary 2024 by Strider

Route description

Daisy C's descriptive powers are better than mine so this is copied from Dagrom2: This route avoids Dagenham Central Park which is undergoing major works from 2021 to 2024, maybe longer and means that DagRom 1 could be un-usable. It is half a mile longer but more than half is through green spaces, compared to under a fifth of DagRom 1. It goes through The Chase nature reserve plus Eastbrookend Country Park (ECPk) and a couple of smaller green spaces. The landscape includes woodland, meadows, riverside paths and small lakes as well as recreational parks and (mostly) quieter residential roads. The first road section from Dagenham Heathway to the top of Pondfield Park and is the same as DagRom 1. Between Victoria Rd and Pondfield Rd it cuts through the Dagenham and Redbridge Football Club carpark which seems to be open 24hrs/day, although match days could be busy. There are other, probably more scenic ways through ECPk, the SE quadrant looks promising but has some very twisting and branching paths. This route however should be straightforward to follow and goes past the ECPk visitor centre where there's a cafe and toilets, the most central rest-point on the route. There is also a cafe and public toilets at the Queens Hospital on Rom Valley Way, and possibly at the football club. The 103, 252, 174 bus routes all intersect with the middle third of this route

About the surveyor

Coming soon.

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
  • Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet
  • Not present at time of survey Supermarket
  • Present at time of survey Restaurant
  • Maybe present 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
  • 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
  • Not 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
  • Maybe present Likely to flood
  • Present at time of survey Long grass sections
  • Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path
  • Not present at time of survey Diverted path

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Obstacles

  • Not present at time of survey Stiles
  • Present at time of survey Step and kerbs
  • Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable
  • Not present at time of survey Flights of steps
  • Not present at time of survey Gates
  • Present at time of survey Kissing gates
  • Not present at time of survey Locked gates
  • Not present at time of survey Disables access gates
  • 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
  • Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges
  • Not present at time of survey Ferry required
  • Not 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
  • Railway crossings
  • Not present at time of survey River crossings
  • Not present at time of survey Cattle possible
  • Present at time of survey Horses possible
  • Not present at time of survey Tidal area
  • 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

  • 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 48.00cm

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 20.00%

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 17.00%

The steepest camber gradient across the path 7.00%

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned

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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

50.00% of the route is on roads

55.00% of the route is paved

50.00% of the route is lit at night

20.00% of the route is muddy

20.00% of the route is over rough ground

10.00% of the route is through long grass

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