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Trodev Survey

2XJanuary 2022 by Brian

Route description

I have yet to walk, survey, and review Trodev one, but the route I have compiled is suitable for pushchairs and mobility scooters along its whole length. The walked route is recorded by GPS at 11.50 mi, so the same as Trodev one, without stiles, cows etc. The route followed goes from Trowbridge Town Centre, past Sainsburys, along Canal Rd, joining the canal towpath, this is all paved lit. The unlit towpath continues all the way to Devizes, where when leaving the towpath becomes paved lit again. The towpath surface is compacted hardcore with a grit topping

About the surveyor

Coming soon.

Survey Contents

Grading

Path surface grading

2 Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.

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
  • Maybe present Accommodation
  • Maybe present Accommodation < £50
  • Present at time of survey Campsite
  • Not present at time of survey Bothy
  • Not present at time of survey Free wifi
  • 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
  • Not present at time of survey Very slippery
  • Not present at time of survey Very muddy
  • Not present at time of survey Very icy
  • Not present at time of survey Likely to flood
  • Not present at time of survey Long grass sections
  • Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path
  • Not present at time of survey Diverted path

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Obstacles

  • Not present at time of survey Stiles
  • Not 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
  • 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
  • Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges
  • Not present at time of survey Ferry required
  • Not 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
  • Not 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
  • 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 walking East 20.00%

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 20.00%

The steepest camber gradient across the path 5.00%

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Very clear

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Successfully completed

  • Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog
  • Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog
  • Present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog
  • Present at time of survey Standard pram
  • Present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram
  • Present at time of survey Standard wheelchair
  • Present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair
  • Present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter
  • Present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter

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Expert recommendations

  • Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog
  • Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog
  • Present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog
  • Present at time of survey Standard pram
  • Present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram
  • Present at time of survey Standard wheelchair
  • Present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair
  • Present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter
  • Present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter

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Terrain

No data yet

100.00% of the route is paved

12.00% of the route is lit at night

2.00% of the route is muddy

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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