Access Guide
Route to the Cycle Hire Reception Building
- Continue along the pathway which bypasses the Information Point, Leaping Bar Natural Play Area and Central Bark. The Cycle Hire reception building is located across a small road, then to the right hand side.
- The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
- Path surfaces along the route are concrete, gravel and paving stones.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
Entrance
- The entrance surveyed is located on the left hand side of the building.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
- The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm) .
- There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
Cycle Hire Reception Building
- There may be background noise here.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 95cm.
- There is not a low level counter at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
- Services/facilities available in the shop include: a portable card machine for payment and a member of staff to provide assistance.
Equipment and Resources to Borrow
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a side by side bike, a VeloPlus wheelchair platform bike, cycles and a running buggy. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
- Sensory packs can be borrowed which include: ear defenders.
- You can borrow these from the Cycle Hire. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
- There are charges to borrow the side by side bikes, VeloPlus wheelchair platform bikes, cycles and running buggies.
- You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: mobility scooters and trampers. 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 Information Point. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
