Facts and Figures

Requirements for the different forms of transport

Embankment edge
south of Bramley

Rail
- Rail tracks on a very solid surface
- Gentle gradient, less than 1 in 80 (1.25%)
- Estimated required width for rail carriage: 4m, including a margin for bends
- Estimated safety margin: 1m each side
- Estimated total width 6m (1 track), 10m (2 track)
- Good safety margins to adjacent trees
- Well maintained, including against plant growth
Pedestrian
- Firm surface, well drained
- Absolute minimum width: 1m
- Well maintained clearance to trees and undergrowth
Cycle
- Firm surface, well drained, no loose gravel
- Minimum width: 3m, to allow for two adjacent handlebars. Path must be firm for at least 2.5m width
- Maximum gradient: 1 in 33 (3%) preferred, 1 in 20 (5%) worst case, 1 in 14 (7%) for short distances
- Well maintained, including against plant growth
- No steps
Equestrian
- Firm but not hard surface
- Good clearance from rail carriages to prevent horses being startled - estimate 3m. This is very uncertain
- Sufficient route width for cyclists to pass safely - estimate 1.5m clearance needed from horse
- Estimate minimum width of 2m for horse lead by rider
- Mounting blocks at stategic points such as bridges
- No steps
Wheelchair
- Firm surface, well drained, no loose gravel
- Minimum width 2m, to allow 2 wheelchairs to pass
- Very well maintained surface, with no encroaching plant growth
- Maximum gradient: 1 in 20 (5%)
- No steps