Route description
This route is not 'better' than Wirmat One but it is an alternative between Cromford and Matlock which is accessible to all, avoiding narrow muddy paths, stiles and the big height gain and loss. It is also a Slow Way that is actually used by locals to walk between Cromford, Matlock Bath and Matlock to attend music in Cromford Meadows, events at the Pavilion in Matlock Bath and all the cafes, pubs and restaurants in Matlock Bath and Matlock. The drawback is that it mainly follows the main road (A6) which is busy although has good pavements and crossings the whole way. But except for the traffic noise in parts, it is very scenic - following the river Derwent through the gorge where kayaks and canoes play in the river and climbers scale the cliffs. And it is accessible - the whole route has only one short set of steps at the North end of the path along the quarry - the quarry path can be avoided from the Wirksworth end by continuing along the track to the B5036 and taking the continuous, although narrow, path along the road as far as the entrance to the quarry itself (about 350m) where the off road footpaths can be re-joined.
About the surveyor
Coming soon.
Survey Contents
- Grading
- Photos
- Facilities
- Challenges
- Obstacles
- Accessibility
- Measurements
- Successfully completed
- Expert recommendations
- Terrain
Grading
Path surface grading
Accessibility grading
Photos
Photos from surveys are coming soon.
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
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
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
Accessibility
- Free of stiles
- Free of single steps/kerbs
- Free of flights of steps
- Free of other obstacles
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
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
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
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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