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Prelan Survey

3XJanuary 2023 by Mary Oz

Route description

I have been reluctant to test PreLan One because it uses a lot of field footpaths through an area which is very often very wet. You can see some evidence of this on the OS map at 1:25,000 where the many drainage channels can be seen. Instead, I have uploaded and tried out this version which mostly uses the Lancashire Coastal Way long distance footpath. It is also more coastal and therefore may be more beautiful. Unfortunately it is 12.5% longer, but it may still be quicker!

About the surveyor

Coming soon.

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.

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
  • Restaurant
  • Vegan restaurant
  • Accommodation
  • Accommodation < £50
  • Campsite
  • Bothy
  • Free wifi
  • Public phone
  • 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
  • Maybe present Wading
  • Not present at time of survey Swimming
  • Not present at time of survey Climbing
  • Not present at time of survey Stepping stones
  • Present at time of survey Very slippery
  • Present at time of survey Very muddy
  • Maybe present Very icy
  • Maybe present Likely to flood
  • Maybe present 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
  • Maybe present 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
  • Maybe present 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
  • Present at time of survey Cattle grids
  • Maybe present 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
  • Maybe present Walking on verges beside roads
  • Not present at time of survey Railway crossings
  • Maybe present River crossings
  • Present at time of survey Cattle possible
  • Present at time of survey Horses possible
  • Present at time of survey Tidal area
  • Maybe present 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
  • Present at time of survey No visible path
  • Present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds
  • 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
  • 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 30.00cm

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 57.00%

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 32.00%

The steepest camber: no data

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

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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

30.00% of the route is on roads

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

5.00% of the route is lit at night

5.00% of the route is muddy

2.00% of the route is over rough ground

2.00% of the route is through long grass

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