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Loch Achray Campsite

Loch Achray, Callander, FK17 8HX

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Overview

  • About View
    • Loch Achray is an informal campsite offering the opportunity to camp on a small, beautifully located site with basic facilities. In a sheltered spot on the shores of Loch Achray, it offers 17 pitches for tents through a mixture of open and woodland camping.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: Standard and accessible toilets, washing up facilities and water.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a slight slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is no main entrance for the building.
    • The following areas have stepped access: some camping pitches.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: some camping pitches.
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is not available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Staff receive the following training: Equality and Diversity Training.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located in the main toilet block, at both ends.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • Gender neutral standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located in the main toilet block.
    • The step into the standard toilets is 4cm at the threshold.

Parking

Reception Hut

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the left of the parking area.
    • The distance from the parking area is 5m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has a slight slope.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free access via a slope to reception.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There is rubber matting next to the reception hut, this is 2cm high.
    • The height of the reception desk is 92cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The camping reception counter is a window.
    • Visitors do not enter the reception.
    • The staff member can exit to speak to the visitor, when required.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Side - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the main toilet block, to the right side.
    • The distance from the nearest parking is 8m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight slope.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Access View
    • There is one step into the facility.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step is 4cm.
    • The step is at the threshold.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 107cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 182cm (width) x 200cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 117cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 125cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Side - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the main toilet block, to the left side.
    • The distance from the nearest parking is 5m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight slope.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 106cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 182cm (width) x 195cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 117cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 130cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Campsite

  • There are 17 pitches available.
  • There is sloped and stepped access into the pitch area.
  • The slope does not bypass the steps.
  • The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.
  • There is open access.
  • Pitch areas consist of loose chippings, grass, uncompacted earth, rubber matting and decking.
  • There are unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
  • Path or trail surfaces consist of: gravel and uncompacted earth (muddy).
  • Parking areas are available.
  • Electric hook-up points are not available.
  • The access road around the site does not have designated crossing points.
  • There are 2 accessible pitches (pitches 16 and 17).
  • These allocated pitches are on decking, behind the toilet facilities.
  • Amenities and Facilities View
    • The following facilities are available: toilets with adaptations.
    • The following facilities have step-free access: the toilet block, a drinking water tap and a non-drinking water tap.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have stepped access: some pitches.
    • There is a twist/turn drinking water tap.
    • The drinking water tap is 70cm from the floor.
    • There is a push non-drinking water tap.
    • The non-drinking water tap is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a sink at a height of 90cm from the floor.
    • The sink has push taps.
    • For additional information on site facilities please click here (opens new tab).