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Introduction

• The following information describes the route from Commons Park to The Donaghadee Lighthouse.
  
• The approximate distance of this route is 1.2km.
  
• The route leads along The Commons and Parade.
  
• The majority of paths along the route are tarmac and stone paving.
  
• The potential hazards on this route include; steep slopes, bollards, sections of the route that have no pavement on the road.

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Parking (The Commons Park Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located off the Millisle Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 500cm x 640cm (16ft 5in x 20ft 12in).
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Accessible Toilet (Commons Park - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the left side of the public conveniences building, to the left of the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 230cm (6ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm (1ft 4in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Commons Park)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the public conveniences building.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.

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Level Change (Standard Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the Public Convenience Building.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.

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Parks and Gardens (The Commons Park)

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are moderate, slight and steep slopes on the paths.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Comments View
  • There are various pieces of outdoor gym equipment along the path.

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Childrens Play Park

• There are three similar gates allowing access into the play park.
  
• The gates are single, open away from you, may be difficult to open and are 120cm wide.
  
• The gates do not contrast visually with the fence around the play park.
  
• There are various climbing frames, swings and an adaptive swing.
  
• The play surface is soft rubber matting with grassy areas surrounding.
  
• There are benches available in the park.

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Commons Park to Parade

• After leaving the Commons Park Car Park follow the path through Commons Park for approximately 750m.
  
• There is step free access throughout the park.
  
• The surface of the path is tarmac.
  
• As you go along the path to your right there are views across the Irish Sea.
  
• In the Commons Park there is outdoor fitness equipment and a playground.
  
• As the path nears Copelands Marina there are bollards in the path.
  
• The gap between the bollards is 130cm.
  
• There is a steep slope along the path as you go past Copelands Marina.
  
• As The Common Path reaches the Parade there are bollards in the path.
  
• The gap between the bollards is 126cm.

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Parade to Donaghadee Harbour

• After leaving Commons Park and joining the Parade, follow the path for approximately 250m until you reach Donaghadee Harbour.
  
• There is step free access along the path.
  
• The surface of the path is tarmac.
  
• Along some sections of this route there is no pavement and the route goes along the road.
  
• The road is generally quiet but caution is advised due to oncoming traffic.
  
• After following the path for 80m there is a pavement located on the left side of the road.
  
• There is a dropped kerb onto the pavement.
  
• The paths crosses the access road to the Donaghadee Community Centre.
  
• The crossing has dropped kerbs without tactile paving on both sides.
  
• After approximately 90m the pavement path ends and the route rejoins the road.
  
• There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving.
  
• Follow the route for approximately 80m until you reach Donaghadee Harbour.
  
• The Harbour is located on the right side and you may need to cross the road.
  
• There is not a crossing point, caution is advised when crossing the road.

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Donaghadee Harbour to Donaghadee Lighthouse

• Follow the harbour path for approximately 200m until you reach the lighthouse.
  
• There is step free access along the path.
  
• The surface of the path is block paving.
  
• There is bench seating along the path.
  
• To the left of the path is the harbour, there is no barrier between the edge of the path and the water.
  
• There is a raised path on the right which has a small step up to it.
  
• The lighthouse is located at the rear of the harbour path.
  
• The lighthouse can be seen from the start of the path.