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Amenities in this area include: parkland.
The most accessible entrance has step-free level access.
This entrance is the access point located at the crossroads next to the Cart Pond.
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: maps and an accessible route map.
The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is next to the Visitor Welcome. View information about this toilet (new tab)

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.

From the Visitor Welcome take the paved path around 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 you will be at a crossroads which marks the start of the walk. Continue straight ahead.
The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
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.

This information is for the access point located at the crossroads next to the Cart Pond.
There is step-free level access into the area.
There is open access at the surveyed access point.
The following outdoor facilities are available: parkland and woodland.
The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass, gravel and compact earth.
Footpaths are available in all 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 .
There are slight slopes after the first 500 metres of the main path and the paths coming off of it.
There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
The paths have gates which may create obstacles for some users.

The trail is approximately 1 mile.
The trail is step-free via slopes and tramper and buggy friendly.
The trail is not open 24 hours.
None of the paths are lit at night.
The route includes the following surfaces: cobbled, grass, gravel and compacted gravel.
Some of the route contains steep gradients.
These are found in the following areas: along the route.
There are no alternative routes to avoid these areas.
The route is clearly signposted.
The route has handheld maps.
Seating is available on the route.
There are no toilet facilities along the route.