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Droche Survey

4XFebruary 2023 by Paul.scholey

Route description

This route leaves Chesterfield through Holmebrook Valley Park. Passes through Cutthorpe and Barlow both have refreshment stops. 11.8km and 129M of assent it may be the shortest but hilly.

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

Photos from surveys are coming soon.

Facilities

  • Not present at time of survey Public toilet
  • Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet
  • Not 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
  • Maybe present 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
  • 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
  • Maybe present Very icy
  • Maybe present Likely to flood
  • Not present at time of survey Long grass sections
  • Maybe present 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
  • 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
  • Not 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

  • 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 50.00cm

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear

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Successfully completed

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

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Expert recommendations

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

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Terrain

15.00% of the route is on roads

20.00% of the route is paved

15.00% of the route is lit at night

15.00% of the route is muddy

10.00% of the route is over rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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