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Sandhill Lake

off Sandhill Street, Worksop, S80 1TE

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Introduction

  • Sandhill Lake is a small lake and park, west of the centre of Worksop.
  • The Chesterfield Canal runs alongside part of the park.
  • The path around the park has a circumference of 1.21 miles (1.95 km).

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Worksop.

Opening Times

  • This service is open 24 hours.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
    • 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 230cm x 450cm (7ft 7in x 14ft 9in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Sandhill Street access point.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • Photographs 1 to 4 show the car park at the Sandhill Street access point.
    • Photographs 5 to 7 show the car park at the John Street access point.
    • There is not a Blue Badge bay at the John Street access point.

Access Point (Sandhill Street)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Sandhill Street.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.

Access Point (John Street)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off John Street.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is a kissing gate at this access point.
    • The gate is easy to open.
    • The gate has a latch lock.
    • The width of the gap is 130cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • Comments View
    • The ground leading to and away from the access point is uneven.

Access Point (Sandy Lane)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Sandy Lane.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a kissing gate at this access point.
    • The gate is easy to open.
    • The gate has a latch lock.
    • The width of the gap is 130cm.
  • Comments View
    • The ground leading to and beyond the access point is uneven.

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac, concrete, gravel and muddy surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is not / are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are steep, moderate and slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Comments View
    • Photographs 1 and 2 show the fixed bench picnic tables at the Sandhill Street access point.
    • The path to the left leading from this access point is wide enough to access some of the park for wheelchair users, although, the ground is uneven in places.
    • Photographs 3 and 4 show the gates similar to the access point gates and bollards which reduce the path size to 90cm.
    • Photographs 14 to 17 show the bridge with a steep curve leading from the pathway to the canal towpath at Morse Lock No. 49.

Fishing Platforms

  • There are fishing platforms along the lake.
  • The fishing platforms are 190cm by 200cm.
  • Photographs 3 to 5 show the ramp along the path to the left of the Sandhill Street access point.
  • This ramp has a very easy slope and has handrails on both sides.
  • It facilitates easier access for wheelchair users to two fishing platforms.
  • Access from the ramp to the platforms is over grass with some uneven ground.

Level Change (Steps)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located along the pathways.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • Photograph 2 shows 9 steps with the handrail on the right.
    • All of the steps can be avoided by taking a different route.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)