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Castle Wynd North Public Toilets

Castle Wynd North , off The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NQ

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Public Toilets

  • Location and Access to Toilets View
    • These facilities are located on the outer wall of another venue.
    • The facilities are located towards the top of Castle Wynd North steps, near Royal Mile.
    • The toilet(s) is/are located in a pedestrianised area.
    • The type of toilet facilities located here are; female and male standard toilets.
    • There is stepped access to the female and male standard toilets.
    • There is not a charge for use of the toilet(s).
  • Parking View
    • There is no parking available.
  • Additional Information View
    • The toilets are not staffed.

Access To (Male Toilet)

  • Stairs View
    • The steps are in the doorway of the male toilets.
    • There are 3 steps .
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 22cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There are 15+ steps with handrails on both sides leading down from Royal Mile to the toilets area.
    • There are 50+ steps without handrails leading up from Grassmarket to the toilets area.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.

Access To (Female Toilet)

  • Stairs View
    • The step is in the doorway of the female toilets.
    • There are 1 steps .
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There are 15+ steps with handrails on both sides leading down from Royal Mile to the toilets area.
    • There are 50+ steps without handrails leading up from Grassmarket to the toilets area.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located off a landing of the steps, on the castle side.
    • There is stepped access to the toilet(s).
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
    • The height of the lowered wash basin is 81cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The female toilet is located opposite the male toilet.
    • There is stepped access to the toilet(s).
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • It was not possible to access the female toilet.