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Glomel Survey

5XAugust 2022 by Stevepaget

Route description

A slight amendment to the previous route to take into account some errors in mapping. This is a challenging walk over Black Hill on the Pennine Way. Glossop to Meltham is the uphill version!

About the surveyor

Coming soon.

Survey Contents

Grading

Path surface grading

5 Grade 5: Route includes technical and arduous terrain where there may be potentially impassable barriers if the correct equipment is not used or barriers which require assistance to overcome. Potential barriers must be photographed and described.

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
  • Not present at time of survey Restaurant
  • Not 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
  • Not present at time of survey Free wifi
  • Not present at time of survey Public phone
  • Not 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
  • Not 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
  • Present at time of survey Climbing
  • Present at time of survey Stepping stones
  • Present at time of survey Very slippery
  • Present at time of survey Very muddy
  • Not present at time of survey Very icy
  • Maybe present Likely to flood
  • Present at time of survey Long grass sections
  • Maybe present Crops encroaching on path
  • Maybe present 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
  • Present at time of survey Locked gates
  • Maybe present Disables access gates
  • Present at time of survey Cycle barriers
  • Present at time of survey Ladders
  • Not present at time of survey Cattle grids
  • 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
  • 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
  • Present at time of survey Potential falls
  • 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
  • Present at time of survey 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 20.00cm

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 79.00%

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 59.00%

The steepest camber gradient across the path 20.00%

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

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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

2.00% of the route is on roads

30.00% of the route is paved

2.00% of the route is lit at night

40.00% of the route is muddy

70.00% of the route is over rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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