Route Filmstrip & Description
The walk is off the west bound A66 at ordnance survey grid reference NY968130. The trail is a circuit alongside two rivers. Where they meet gives the farm its name. The path has become a little overgrown and is uneven and narrow in places (check width and surface tags) There are are a few slopes to climb (check gradients tags)There are six gates along the route but they are all two way opening with easy to use latches.
Surveyed by: . Fieldfare, January 2009
(Winter)
Accessibility Rating: 5
Distance: 1.2 km
Car Park: No
Steps: No
Barriers: No
Toilets: No

The entrance to East Mellwaters Farm is off the A66 at Ordnance Survey Grid Reference NY968130.The farm offers accessible self catering accommodation in farmhouse cottages.
The car park to the left of the cottages may be used by visitors wishing to undertake the farm trail.
The path starts through the gate at the top of the farm yard. It is 1m wide, opens both ways and is self closing.
For the first 350m of the route it follows a working farm track that may be muddy when the weather has been wet.
The gate is 1m wide and easily opened either way by a latch that can be used at high and low levels. There may be an uneven and muddy surface under the gate at times.
The gate is also two way opening, self closing with a latch that can be easily operated at high and low levels.
Because of rabbit scrapes and grass encroachment the path may be uneven and a little narrow in places.
Because of rabbit scrapes and grass encroachment the path may be uneven and a little narrow in places.
The gate is also two way opening, self closing with a latch that can be easily operated at high and low levels.
On the river bank the paths is narrower at about 400mm in places and uneven because of the encroaching grass
The gate is also two way opening, self closing with a latch that can be easily operated at high and low levels.
Soon after the gate there is a steady rise that runs for more about 150m. The steepest part has a gradient of 12% (1:8).
The gate is also two way opening, self closing with a latch that can be easily operated at high and low levels
In January 2009 maintenance work on the path was being carried out to remove the encroachment and widen and compact its surface.
The gate is also two way opening, self closing with a latch that can be easily operated at high and low levels
East Mellwaters Farm Trail Phototrail
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Vertical Profile
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