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Dewsbury Country Park

Park Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3TH

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

Parking

Access Point (Accessible Entrance)

  • This access point is located next to the car park entrance.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double gates at this access point.
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 400cm.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.

Bridge (After Accessible Entrance)

  • The bridge is external.
  • There is step-free access via slope to the bridge.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: throughout the bridge.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • After the bridge there is a steep slope ahead or a steep slope to the right.

Access Point (North West Gate Just Off Carr Lane)

  • This access point is located to the left as you continue down Carr Lane.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is a single gate at this access point.
  • The gate opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The gate has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is stepped access as you enter.
  • 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 7cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: woodland, farmland and open countryside.
  • Outdoor areas consist of loose chippings, wood bark, gravel, compact earth and uncompacted earth.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: throughout the country park.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces, kissing gates and gates.
  • Playground View
    • There is a mixture of steep and slight slopes throughout the country park.

Access Point (South East Kissing Gate)

  • This access point is located south east of the country park.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is a kissing gate at this access point.
  • The gate opens both ways.
  • The gate is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • The gate has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Access Point (South East Gate)

  • This access point is located south east of the country park, opposite the kissing gate entrance.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is a single gate at this access point.
  • The gate opens towards you.
  • The gate is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • The gate has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There are very similar gates to this throughout the park.

Access Point (Kissing Gate Entrance To Country Park)

  • This access point is located south east of the country park.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is a kissing gate at this access point.
  • The door opens both ways.
  • The gate is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 117cm.
  • The gate has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.

Access Point (South Entrance)

  • This access point is located south of the country park.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The gate opens towards you.
  • The gate requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • The gate has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There is a stepping gate just next to it. The height of the step is 23cm.

Bridge

  • The bridge is external.
  • There is step-free level access to the bridge.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.