Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- This is an 18 hole municipal golf course, with a driving range and foot golf course.
- Facilities available in the venue include: a professionals shop, and a clubhouse with bar and changing facilities.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest step-free train station is Deighton.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There are alternative entrances to the clubhouse which have stepped access.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: raised areas and many areas of the course (slight and steep gradients).
- The following areas have stepped access: access to the driving range.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, narrow walkways, narrow aisles and bollards.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: golf buggies.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located in the clubhouse, to the left from the accessible entrance after the bar area.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in the male and female changing rooms, to the left from the accessible entrance through the doors at the left end of the clubhouse bar.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Standard changing facilities are located to the left from the accessible entrance, through the doors at the left end of the clubhouse bar.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- Standard shower facilities are located in the male and female changing rooms.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located before the clubhouse and golf course.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Clubhouse Accessible Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the side of the clubhouse.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 72cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked or bolted.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The second door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Access
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- The bar is located on the ground floor of the clubhouse, immediately after the accessible entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Service
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- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are handheld, wall-mounted, available on a board and displayed on the counter.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: vegetarian.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left on entering the bar area.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 106cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has mirrors and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- Hot food is only available on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Seating Area (External)
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Location and Access
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- The seating area is located at the front of the clubhouse, ahead from the accessible entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door has an open extension leaf.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 139cm.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is uncovered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have stepped access: the left side of the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
- The chairs and tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Changing Area
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Changing Area
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- The male changing area was surveyed.
- The changing area is located to the left from the accessible entrance, through the doors at the left end of the clubhouse bar.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 22m.
- The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access, manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the changing area.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers and a changing bench.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
- There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
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Shower Facilities
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- There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
- There is a fixed height shower head.
- The shower controls are twist/turn.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left from the accessible entrance, at the left end of the the clubhouse bar and to the right through a set of manual double doors.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 16m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 153cm (width) x 234cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 87cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 150cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Entrance (Professionals Shop Side Entrance)
- This entrance is located on the left side of the shop.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is 1 step with no handrails.
- The step is unmarked.
- The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 6cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The step is a step over on the threshold of the entrance.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- The step is unmarked.
- The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 5cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include narrow aisles (less than 120cm) and narrow openings.
- The majority of main aisle widths are under 120cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
- Some aisles are obstructed by product bins and clothing rails.
- The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
- There is background noise.
- Signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
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Payment Counter
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- The counter surveyed was ahead from the side entrance.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- Signage is not clearly visible.
- The queue width is between 120cm and 150cm and there is no need to turn.
- The payment counter has a television.
- The height of the payment counter is 133cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The card payment machine is at a fixed height.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 137cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Entrance (Driving Range)
- This entrance is located at the right rear of the shop.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 113cm.
- There is stepped access as you enter.
- There are 2 steps with no handrails.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 16cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
Driving Range
- The driving range is located at the rear of the pro shop.
- There is step-free level access throughout the range after the entrance.
- There are walkways 75cm and 120cm wide.
- The area is covered.
- There are fixed bench seats.
Outdoor Spaces (Golf Course)
- Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, grass and gravel.
- There are footpaths in some areas.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: raised areas and many areas of the course (slight and steep gradients).
- There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- The paths have uneven surfaces.
