Footpath: 14

From Tamworth Street to Grey Rec

Auditor
SME
Audit Date
Monday, 3 August, 2020
Attributes
Is there a footpath sign at the start?: Yes
Comments: Entrance is between 53 & 57 Tamworth Street
Is the surface level and smooth?: Yes
Are the gradients steep? (no more than 1 in 20): Yes
Comments: Steep slope for about 10 metres downwards just after the entrance from Tamworth Street
Is the path lit?: Yes
Is the path over 1 metre wide?: No
Comments: There are ancient stone bollards off Tamworth Street. 57cm wide. Alongside the river the path is between stone walls and is 1m wide for 100 metres. No passing places
Are there any wider passing places?: Yes
Comments: No passing places for 100 metres next to the river.
Does the path have serious cross-fall gradients / cambers?: No
Is the route suitable for non-assisted wheelchair users?: No
Comments: 57 cm gap between bollards at Tamworth Street
Is the route suitable for assisted wheelchair users?: No
Comments: 57 cm gap between bollards at Tamworth Street
Is there cane detection at any potential hazards for people with poor sight ? : Yes
Comments: No cane detection on the section from the wear to Ecclesbourne Meadow next to the river
Are there any overhanging obstacles?: No
Are there any single steps?: No
Is there a level platform at the top of the slope? Minimum 1.8m / 6 feet: No
Are the gradients steep? (no more than 1 in 20): Yes
Comments: Short steep slope away from Tamworth Street entrance to the path
Is the route suitable for assisted wheelchair users?: No
Comments: Entrance from Tamworth Street has old stone bollards
Photographs
  • Narrow alleyway with bollards. Gap only 0.6m wide access

    Narrow alleyway with bollards. Gap only 0.6m wide access

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  • Path with fencing

    Path with fencing

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    Be careful of the tight bend
  • steep short slope

    steep short slope

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  • Path is 0.9m wide. No passing place for 100 metres

    Path is 0.9m wide. No passing place for 100 metres

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  • No cane detection next to river bank

    No cane detection next to river bank

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