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Yorhax Survey

3XJune 2023 by Yorkie Christine

Route description

I have devised Yorhax two to avoid the unsafe crossing of the A1237 (York ring road) as noted by several reviewers, and also to provide a more level, more direct route within York city centre for those that prefer this. From York's start point, the route crosses the River Ouse via Lendal Bridge, then diverges from Yorhax one to pass in front of York Minster along Deangate. At Monk Bar the route rejoins Yorhax one and then follows the River Foss all the way to Haxby. Where Yorhax one bears left at Huntington church then proceeds to cross the ring road on the level, Yorhax two continues to meander alongside the River Foss. After safely passing under the ring road, the route crosses first to the east bank via a tall and narrow footbridge then back to the west bank on a low footbridge. Shortly after crossing the second footbridge the route bears left away from the river to arrive at Landing Lane. Turn right onto Landing Lane then left onto Station Road to cross the railway level crossing and proceed into Haxby village. This route is at risk of flooding when the River Foss is high. Unfortunately the route is not suitable for wheeling due to several kissing gates and 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.

Photos

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Facilities

  • Present at time of survey Public toilet
  • Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet
  • Present at time of survey Supermarket
  • Present at time of survey Restaurant
  • Present at time of survey Vegan restaurant
  • Present at time of survey Accommodation
  • Maybe present Accommodation < £50
  • Present at time of survey Campsite
  • Not present at time of survey Bothy
  • Maybe present Free wifi
  • Not present at time of survey Public phone
  • Maybe present 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
  • 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
  • Present at time of survey Very slippery
  • Present at time of survey Very muddy
  • Maybe present Very icy
  • Present at time of survey Likely to flood
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 49.00cm

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: Unclear

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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

30.00% of the route is paved

30.00% of the route is lit at night

60.00% of the route is muddy

10.00% of the route is over rough ground

5.00% of the route is through long grass

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