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Ilkkim Survey

3XFebruary 2022 by StephenWalker

Route description

This is a alternative to the Ilkkim1 route, using the newly reopened iconic Bennerley viaduct and sections of the Great Northern rail trail. In Ilkeston the route is on quiet residential streets and the Great Northern greenway [Derbyshire CC] before joining the Erewash Canal towpath. The viaduct is reached by a ramped track at the western end but steep steps at the eastern end (due to be replaced with a ramp when funds and time allow). There are good views from the deck of the viaduct. From Kimberley to the Nottingham Canal at Awsworth the route follows the Great Northern trail [Nottinghamshire CC]. This section is muddy in places and there are several flights of steps.

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Survey Contents

Grading

Path surface grading

3 Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.

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.

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Facilities

  • Public toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible toilet
  • Supermarket
  • Restaurant
  • Vegan restaurant
  • Accommodation
  • Accommodation < £50
  • Campsite
  • Bothy
  • Free wifi
  • Public phone
  • Mobile Phone Coverage
  • Train station
  • Bench
  • Picnic table
  • Bus stop
  • Ferry

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Challenges

  • Scrambling
  • Wading
  • Swimming
  • Climbing
  • Stepping stones
  • Very slippery
  • Very muddy
  • Very icy
  • Likely to flood
  • Long grass sections
  • Crops encroaching on path
  • Diverted path

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Obstacles

  • Stiles
  • Step and kerbs
  • Possible to avoid steps, if applicable
  • Flights of steps
  • Gates
  • Kissing gates
  • Locked gates
  • Disables access gates
  • Cycle barriers
  • Ladders
  • Cattle grids
  • Fords
  • Narrow bridges
  • Ferry required
  • Acceptable road walking
  • Unacceptable road walking
  • Dangerous road crossings
  • Walking on paths beside roads
  • Walking on verges beside roads
  • Railway crossings
  • River crossings
  • Cattle possible
  • Horses possible
  • Tidal area
  • Potential falls
  • Exposed to elements
  • Remote area
  • Mountainous area
  • Military training area
  • No visible path
  • Seasonal nesting birds
  • Other hazards

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Accessibility

  • Free of stiles
  • Free of single steps/kerbs
  • Free of flights of steps
  • Free of other obstacles

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Measurements

Narrowest part of path: no data

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: No data

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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

No data yet

There is no data on how much of this route is paved

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

There is no data on how muddy this route is

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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