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Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve

Ranscombe Farm, Cuxton, Rochester, Kent, ME2 1LA

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Introduction

  • Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve is Plantlife's largest nature reserve in England, with a total area of over 250 hectares (620 acres). Its rolling landscape includes arable farmland, large areas of ancient woodland and fragments of chalk grassland and offers superb views across the surrounding countryside.

Getting Here

Parking

  • The venue does have its own parking facilities.
  • Parking View
    • The car park is located at the front of the park.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 198cm (6ft 6in).
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
    • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • Paying View
    • There are no parking charges for the car park.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • 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 uneven surfaces.
    • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
    • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • Drop-off Point(s) View
    • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

Access Point (Main Access Point)

  • This information is for the access point located at the front of the park.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • Access Point View
    • There is a gate which opens both ways.
    • The gate is easy to open.
    • The width of the gap is 118cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

Access Point (Pebble Lane Level Crossing)

  • This information is for the access point located at Pebble Lane Level Crossing.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this access point.
  • Access Point View
    • There is a stile at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front and beyond the access point .
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the access point.
    • There is/are 3 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 68cm.
    • 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 (White Leaves Rise)

  • This information is for the access point located on the White Leaves Rise.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • Access Point View
    • There is a gate which opens both ways.
    • The gate is easy to open.
    • The width of the gap is 93cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Pathways

  • The park has several footpaths.
  • The footpaths are a mix of compacted earth, muddy surfaces and concrete.
  • The majority of the footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users, with many areas being uneven.
  • There are various slight and steep slopes throughout.
  • There are some benches located along the pathways.
  • There is no signage within the park.

Steps

  • There are various steps throughout the park to access different areas.
  • Majority of the steps have a handrail on both sides and the height of the steps vary from 13cm to 23cm.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.