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Hardcastle Crags Public Toilets

Hardcastle Crags, Hebden Bridge, Calder, West Yorkshire, HX7 7AL

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Public Toilets (Hardcastle Crags - National Trust)

  • Location and Access to Toilets View
    • These facilities are located within a toilet block.
    • The toilet block is located opposite Gibson Mills.
    • The toilet(s) is/are located in a pedestrianised area.
    • The type of toilet facilities located here are; accessible toilet(s) and shared standard toilet(s).
    • There is ramped/sloped access to the accessible toilet facilities.
    • There is stepped access to the female and male standard toilets.
    • The access to toilets is via; manual door(s).
    • There is not a charge for use of the toilet(s).
  • Parking View
    • The building has a car park.
    • On site Blue Badge parking is available.
    • There are two Blue Badge bays close to the café (photograph 1).
      Photographs 2 and 3 show the standard car park which is approximately one mile from the café.
  • Additional Information View
    • The toilets are not staffed.

Access To (Accessible Toilet)

  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope leading to the accessible toilet block.
      The ground and path is uneven with loose stones.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • This is a standalone accessible toilet cubicle.
  • This accessible toilet is located opposite the Weaving Shed Café.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Weaving Shed Cafe.
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the Weaving Shed Cafe.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 94cm.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 260cm x 335cm (8ft 6in x 10ft 12in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 167cm (5ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is no flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is a low visual contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
    • There is a low visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 79cm (2ft 7in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
    • There is a medium visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a low visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a flip down baby change table available.
    • The height of the baby change table is 88cm.
  • Comments View
    • This is a composting toilet.
    • There is a bucket of sawdust to the right of the toilet.

Access To (Shared Standard Toilets)

  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a bridge with a ramp/slope opposite Gibson Mills.
      The bridge crosses the river Hebden leading to the shared toilet block.
      There is a stone hump that forms a shallow uneven step without handrails (photograph 2).
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Stairs View
    • The stairs lead up to the shared toilets.
    • There are 15+ steps .
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is not a landing.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located on the first floor of the toilet block.
    • There is stepped access to the toilet(s).
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.