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Cranfield Beach

Ameracam Lane, Cranfield , Kilkeel, BT34 4LN

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the amenities block, within the car park.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located in the amenities block, within the car park.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Shower facilities with adaptations are located in the amenities block, within the car park.
    • Standard shower facilities are located in an outdoor area at the end of the amenity block.
    • At the time of the survey the shower with adaptations was out of order.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Ameracam Lane.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 228cm.
    • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 239cm (width) x 446cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 13m from the beach access point.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep slope.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving leading into a steep slope immediately upon leaving the car park.
      This leads to a zebra crossing with raised tarmac and tactile paving at each end, which allows access to the beach.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Toilet and Shower with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the amenities block within the car park.
    • The distance from the beach is 75m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a steep ramp.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 386cm (width) x 231cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 101cm and 136cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a low colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a low colour contrast.

Crossing to the Beach Access Point

  • This is a Zebra crossing point.
  • The crossing point has flush kerbs.
  • Flush kerbs have tactile paving.
  • The crossing provides access to the beach from the car park.
    Access to the crossing is sloped with two barriers to navigate on the car park side.
    The crossing is raised with flush kerbs and tactile paving on each side of the road.

Beach Access Point

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located in front of the car park, on the beach side of Ameracam Lane.
    • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is an open gap at this access point.
    • The width of the opening is 170cm.
    • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
    • The ramp has a steep gradient.
    • There are level resting areas along the ramp.
    • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
    • There are handrails on both sides.

Picnic Bench Seating

  • Location and Access View
    • Accessible picnic benches are 150m along the path to the left of the beach access point.
    • The most accessible route has a slight slope.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: adapted picnic tables.
    • The tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.

Outdoor Spaces

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground, walkways, a café and a beach.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths in some areas.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: concrete, tarmac and bonded gravel.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
    • There is wayfinding signage in this area.
    • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Playground View
    • The playground is accessed via a gate.
    • The width of the opening is 135cm.
    • Some of the play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, climbing and balancing.
    • Routes around the play equipment are firm and even.
    • The majority of routes around the play equipment are at least 150cm wide.