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Dunham Massey - Deer Park

Woodhouse Lane, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4SJ

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and a gate.
  • This entrance is at the beginning of the main path.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
  • This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is in the stables toilet block. 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 Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: off-road/all-terrain mobility scooters. 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 Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.

Route to (the Deer Park)

  • From the Visitor Reception, follow the main path to the gate.
    The Deer Park path starts after the gate.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are concrete and gravel.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is a shuttle which can take visitors to this area, but wheelchair users will need to transfer into it.

Outdoor Spaces

  • This information is for the access point located at the start of Deer Park.
  • 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 self-closing.
  • The width of the gap is 110cm.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: parkland and woodland.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: concrete or tarmac, grass, gravel 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 steep ramps/slopes without handrails and slight ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas .
  • There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Hikes and Trails

  • The walk is approximately 500 metres.
  • The route is circular, going around the Deer Park.
  • The walk is not open 24 hours.
  • None of the paths are lit at night.
  • The route includes the following surfaces: grass and concrete.
  • Some of the route contains steep gradients.
  • These are found in the following areas: the final part of the circular route.
  • There are no alternative routes to avoid these areas.
  • The route is not clearly signposted.
  • The route has information boards without maps.
  • Seating is not available on the route.
  • There are no toilet facilities along the route.