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Gosford Forest Park

Gosford Road, Markethill, BT60 1GD

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Overview

  • About View
    • Gosford Forest Park has walking trails and caravan and camping sites.
    • The following is available here: a grassed play area, a playground with adaptations, trails and woodland.
    • Additionally, there is a forest office where the reception is located. Coffee and ice-cream vans are located in the main car park.
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting Around View
    • The following areas have stepped access: some areas on the trails, which connect one trail to another.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: some points along the trails.
    • Circulation routes around the site consist of: surfaced footpaths, unsurfaced paths, gravel paths and trails.
    • Resting areas are available along circulation routes.
    • Alternative onsite transportation includes: buggies for hire and cycles for hire.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Map boards are provided.
    • The alternative transportation is available from 'All Out Trekking'.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located at caravan site A and the 'All Out Trekking' centre.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard toilets.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right of the car park.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located at caravan site A.
  • Changing Places Facilities View
    • Changing Places facilities are located to the right of the main car park.
    • The Changing Places can also be used as the toilet with adaptations. There is no longer a separate toilet with adaptations. The access to the ambulant toilet cubicle is via the entrance to the standard toilet block. The width of the door for the toilet block is 74cm.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Changing facilities with adaptations are located at caravan site A in the shower and toilet block.
    • Standard changing facilities are located at caravan site A in the shower and toilet block.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the male and female standard toilets at the main car park.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Shower facilities with adaptations are located at campsite A shower and toilet block.
    • Standard shower facilities are located at campsite A shower and toilet block.

Parking (Main Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Markethill Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 226cm (width) x 410cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the trail entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • A yearly parking pass is available from the forest office. See the above link for details.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Changing Places (Main Car Park)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the right of the car park.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The distance from the car park is 23m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free access via a slope into the facility.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 100cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a low colour contrast.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 401cm (width) x 300cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 119cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 260cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the left as you face the toilet.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 184cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
    • The wide paper roll dispenser is 140cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 90cm and 142cm from the floor.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Access to the Forest Office

  • The forest office is located to the right of the car park.
  • View information on Gosford Forest Park (opens new tab).
  • The distance from the car park is 54m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free access via a slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There are 2 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 112cm.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 112cm.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 92cm.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Reception (Forest Park)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the left on entering.
    • The distance from the forest office entrance is 3m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 77cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.

Outdoor Spaces

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground, a playground with adaptations, a grassed play area and woodland.
    • Additional facilities in this area include: walking trails, coffee and ice cream vans in the car park.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: compact gravel and compact earth.
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There is wayfinding signage in this area.
    • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: some areas along the trails.
  • Playground View
    • The playground is accessed via a gate.
    • The width of the opening is 102cm.
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, climbing and sensory (visual, audible, or tactile).
    • Routes around the play equipment are firm and even.
    • Routes around the play equipment are at least 150cm wide.

Access to the All Out Trekking Centre

  • The building is located to the right of the car park.
  • View information on Gosford Forest Park (opens new tab).
  • The distance from the car park is 75m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free access via a slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Reception (All Out Trekking Centre)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the left of the 'All Out Trekking' entrance.
    • The distance from the entrance is 7m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 90cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Toilet with Adaptations (All Out Trekking - Right Hand Transfer )

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the reception desk.
    • The distance from the entrance is 7m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is not any signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 368cm (width) x 290cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 300cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There are two wash basins within the toilet. At the time of the survey the free standing soap dispenser was located on the wash basin that was not within reach of the toilet.

Camping and Caravanning (Site A)

  • There are 55 pitches available.
  • There is step-free level access into the pitch area.
  • Access is via an opening.
  • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
  • Pitch areas consist of tarmac and grass.
  • There are surfaced footpaths in some areas.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac.
  • Parking areas are available.
  • Electric hook-up points are available which are under 75cm from ground level.
  • The access road around the site does not have designated crossing points.
  • Amenities and Facilities View
    • The following facilities are available: showers with adaptations and toilets with adaptations.
    • The following facilities have step-free access: the toilet block, the showers, a drinking water tap, a non-drinking water tap, the water disposal and the waste bins.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the approach to the toilet block.
    • There is a twist/turn drinking water tap.
    • The drinking water tap is 74cm from the floor.
    • There is a push non-drinking water tap.
    • The non-drinking water tap is 76cm from the floor.
    • There is a sink at a height of 90cm from the floor.
    • The sink has push taps.
    • For additional information on site facilities please click here (opens new tab).

Shower with Adaptations (Caravan Park - Site A)

  • Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located to the left of the toilet and shower block.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has a slight slope.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 51cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The dropdown rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 153cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Caravan Park - Site A - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the toilet and shower block.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 245cm (width) x 250cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 178cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 69cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.