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Frobra Survey

4XMarch 2023 by Brian

Route description

This is a route that connects Frome and Bradford-On-Avon.

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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Maybe present 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 40.00cm

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 45.00%

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 45.00%

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

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

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

26.00% of the route is on roads

47.00% of the route is paved

12.00% of the route is lit at night

8.00% of the route is muddy

15.00% of the route is over rough ground

7.00% of the route is through long grass

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