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Buckland Abbey - Higher Paddock Play Area

Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6EY

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this area include: an adventure playground.
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and gates.
  • This entrance is the access point located on the Drake 'Red' Walk.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
  • The following are also available: seating.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is next to the Visitor Welcome. View information about this toilet (new tab)

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • You can borrow these from the Visitor Welcome building. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: a tramper. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • You can borrow these from the Visitor Welcome building. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • There are charges to borrow a tramper.
  • The tramper can be borrowed from Visitor Welcome and is run by Countryside Mobility.
    You can get a yearly membership for £10. Members can hire for free.
    There is an option for a two week taster membership for £2.50.

Route to (the Higher Paddock Play Area)

  • Exit the Visitor Welcome and take the paved path to the right.
    Turn left off the tarmac path. Turn right through the open gateway and turn right again down a sloped path. Keep going straight through an open gate and over a crossroads.
    Go through another gate on the path. Turn left with the path until you come to the entrance to the Higher Paddock Play Area.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope and includes up to 3 steps without a handrail.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, gravel, muddy, cobbles and paving stones.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.
  • There is one small step down at the open gate ahead of the crossroads.

Outdoor Spaces

  • This information is for the access point located along the Drake 'red' Walk.
  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • There is a gate at the surveyed access point which opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is not self-closing.
  • The width of the gap is 105cm.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: a grassed play area.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: wood bark and compact earth.
  • Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access around some of the area.
  • There are slight ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas .
  • The whole play area is on a slight slope.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Playground View
    • There is a fenced play area with an entrance over 100cm wide.
    • The gate is easy to open but does not have a high colour contrast with the fence.
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is not firm and even, but is over 150cm wide.
    • The following play experiences are available: climbing and balancing.