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Delamont Country Park

90 Downpatrick Road, Killyleagh, Downpatrick, BT30 9TZ

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Overview (Delamont Country Park)

  • About View
    • This is a country park located on the shores of Strangford Lough, between Killyleagh and Downpatrick, Co Down.
    • The following is available here: farmland, a grassed play area, open countryside, outbuildings, an outdoor gym, parkland, a playground, trails and woodland.
    • The site is also home to Delamont Caravan Park, owned and operated by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and covered in this access guide.
      There is also a café/refreshment kiosk and the Delamont Miniature Railway; however, these are separate independent businesses operating within the country park, and as such have not been covered in this access guide.
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting Around View
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: all walking trails, the Heron's Nest Hall and the children's play area.
    • Circulation routes around the site consist of: surfaced footpaths, unsurfaced paths, gravel paths, trails, grassed areas and paths.
    • Some resting areas are available along circulation routes.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Map boards are provided.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Delamont Country Park)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located diagonally to the left as you enter the toilet block; and diagonally to the right as you enter the toilet block.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter the toilet block.
    • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter the toilet block.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within both toilets with adaptations.

Parking (Delamont Country Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the end of the driveway off Downpatrick Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 265cm (width) x 549cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The nearest designated bay is 8m from the toilet block entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • 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.

Entrance (Toilet Block)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the toilet block.
  • The approach to the entrance has a bollard.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 111cm.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Toilet Block - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located diagonally to the left as you enter the toilet block.
    • The distance from the toilet block entrance is 2m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial 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 84cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 175cm (width) x 275cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 97cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 68cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Outdoor Spaces (Delamont Country Park)

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground, a grassed play area, an outdoor gym, parkland, woodland, farmland, open countryside and walkways.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac, bonded gravel and boardwalk.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces, narrow gaps, bollards and bins.
    • There are also unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: grass, compact gravel, compact earth and uncompacted earth (muddy).
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some paths/trails have sections with: uneven surfaces, narrow gaps, narrow sections, bollards and muddy surfaces.
    • There is wayfinding signage in this area.
    • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: all areas of the country park except the toilet block.
  • Playground View
    • The playground is accessed via a gate.
    • The width of the opening is 94cm.
    • 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, balancing, crawling, viewing and sensory (visual, audible, or tactile).
    • Routes around the play equipment are not firm and even.
    • The majority of routes around the play equipment are at least 150cm wide.

Access To (The Heron's Nest Hall)

  • The Heron's Nest Hall is located to the rear left of the car park, behind the warden's office building.
  • The distance from the Blue Badge bays beside the toilet block is 110m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free access via a slope.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • This route has uneven surfaces, narrow walkways and bollards.

Entrance (The Heron's Nest Hall)

  • This entrance is located to the side of the Heron's Nest Hall, through the gap in the wall beyond the warden's office.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Room (The Heron's Nest Hall)

  • The room is located immediately ahead as you enter through the Heron's Nest Hall entrance.
  • The distance from the Heron's Nest Hall entrance is 0m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Camping and Caravanning (Delamont Caravan Park)

  • There are 68 pitches available.
  • There is step-free level access into the pitch area.
  • There are 56 caravan/motorhome pitches and 12 camping pitches.
  • There is open access.
  • There are bollards at the pitch area.
  • The maximum width between the bollards is 106cm.
  • Pitch areas consist of grass and bonded gravel.
  • There are no footpaths.
  • Parking areas are allocated to each pitch area.
  • Electric hook-up points are available which are between 75cm and 120cm from ground level.
  • The access road around the site does not have designated crossing points.
  • Amenities and Facilities View
    • The following facilities are available: showers with adaptations and toilets with adaptations.
    • The following facilities have step-free access: the toilet block, the showers, a drinking water tap, the water disposal and the waste bins.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the standard toilets and showers, the toilet with adaptations, dishwashing room, chemical disposal point and laundry (all accessed via very easy slopes).
    • The site itself has some very easy slopes around it due to the natural topography, so access from some pitches to the amenity block will be via very easy slopes.
    • There is a twist/turn drinking water tap.
    • The drinking water tap is 74cm from the floor.
    • There is a sink at a height of 87cm from the floor.
    • The sink has twist/turn taps.
    • For additional information on site facilities please click here (opens new tab).

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Delamont Caravan Park)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located at the front of the amenity block, next to the standard toilets and showers.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the amenity block, accessed via the front.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard male and female toilets within the amenity block, accessed via the front.

Entrance (Delamont Caravan Park Reception Block)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the site reception block, to the left inside the alcove.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Reception (Delamont Caravan Park Reception)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the right as you enter the Delamont Caravan Park reception block.
    • The distance from the Delamont Caravan Park reception block entrance is 3m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 96cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There is 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.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Toilet with Adaptations (Delamont Caravan Park - Left Hand Transfer - Including Shower with Adaptations)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the front of the amenity block, next to the standard toilets and showers.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a very easy slope.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope 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 is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • 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 264cm (width) x 269cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 198cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a varying 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has lever taps.
    • The wash basin and taps 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 varying 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 89cm 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 119cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 117cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 85cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high 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 not 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 push.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 51cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a varying colour contrast.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is an additional wash basin with a twist/turn mixer tap, at a height of 72cm. It has a vertical grab rail on the left only.