Boardwalks : Design List
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A boardwalk design developed for use on the Pennine Way to improve access across boggy ground and eroding peat and to reduce vegetation damage by walkers. It is only suitable for situations where the boardwalk lies on or very close to the ground surface. Boardwalk sections are normally prefabricated in 2400 metre lengths and transported to site by motor vehicle or helicopter. This design is therefore especially suitable for remote locations, provided it fits with the landscape.
6. 2 Raised Boardwalk with Edge Rails
A boardwalk design suitable for wetlands, marshes and other situations where the decking needs to be raised well above ground level. For reasons of safety, a raised boardwalk should normally be fitted with edge rails or handrails, especially if it is accessible to wheelchair users. Details are provided of two alternative designs of edge rail.
6. 3 Raised Boardwalk with Hand Rails
A boardwalk design suitable for wetlands, marshes and other situations where the decking needs to be raised well above ground level. For reasons of safety, a raised boardwalk should normally be fitted with edge rails or handrails, especially if it is accessible to wheelchair users. Details are provided of the design of handrails fitted to one side or both sides of the boardwalk.
A design suitable for situations where a wider or more robust type of raised boardwalk is required. The maximum deck width is 2000, providing an accessible clear width of approximately1770 between deck level edge rails; this is sufficient to accommodate two way traffic by wheelchair users. This design cannot readily accommodate the incorporation of raised edge rails or handrails.