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Merkland Local Nature Reserve

Merkland Drive, Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, G66 3SF

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Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
  • This venue is situated in Kirkintilloch.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is Lenzie.

Opening Times

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • 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 slopes/ramps.
    • 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
    • There is also parking at Fossil Grove, although there are no dropped kerbs.
    • Other entrances have on street parking.

Access Point (Main Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Merkland Drive, near the car park.
    • 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.
    • There are bollards at this access point.

Access Point (Merkland Drive Bus Stop Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located near the bus stop on Merkland Drive.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading into the park.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Access Point (David Gray Drive Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off David Gray Drive.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading down into the park.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Access Point (Fossil Grove Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Fossil Grove car park.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is stepped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located leading down into the park.
    • There is/are 15+ step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Access Point (Moray Place Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Moray Place, opposite Appin Court.
    • There is not 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 (Applecross Road Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located of Applecross Road.
    • There is not 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 (Bute Road Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Bute Road.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading down to the park.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

Access Point (Iona Way Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Iona Way, near Inchmurrin Avenue.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading down into the park.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Parks and Gardens

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

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)