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Amenities in this area include: a medieval mount that was the site of a historic castle.
The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope and an open entrance with no doors.
This entrance is the access point at Bellingham Lane car park.
The following are also available: seating and maps.

There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the site.
The nearest train station is Rayleigh.
Rayleigh Station is approximately 0.3 miles away.
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This site does not have a car park.
Nearby parking includes: an open air public car park.
There is not a designated drop-off point.
Bellingham Lane car park has 4 Blue Badge bays available.
Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.

This information is for the access point located on the West of the site off Hillview Road.
Access into the area is via steps and a steep ramp/slope.
The slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with a handrail on the left going up.
There are 6 steps, which are unmarked, with a handrail on the right going up.
There is a gate at the surveyed access point which is permanently held open.
The width of the gap is 80cm.
The handrail does not cover all steps.
Some of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
The steep slope is beyond the steps.

This information is for the access point located on the South West side of the site off The Bailey.
Access into the area is via a slight ramp/slope.
The slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
There is open access at the surveyed access point.
The width of the gap is 75cm.
The access point detailed above is located to the right of the green gates.
There is also a steep slope between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails beyond the access point.

The following outdoor facilities are available: woodland and open countryside.
The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass and compact earth.
Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor spaces.
The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is no step-free level access around the area.
There are steep ramps/slopes without handrails and more than 3 steps without handrails in the main areas .
The slopes and steps are throughout the area.
There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.