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Tyrella Beach

Clanmaghery Road , Clough, BT30 8SU

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Overview

  • About View
    • This is a large beach and an area of sand dunes with walking trails, situated on the Mourne Coastal Route tourist trail. There is a car park and a toilet and changing facilities block, which contains a changing place, multiple toilets with adaptations, and adapted beach equipment.
    • The following is available here: a beach, open countryside and trails.
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  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting Around View
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the beach and all areas of the sand dunes.
    • Circulation routes around the site consist of: unsurfaced paths, trails, grassed areas and sand.
    • Some resting areas are available along circulation routes.
    • Some wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Some map boards are provided.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: There are a variety of different beach wheelchairs available to borrow, delivered via the Mae Murray foundation in partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Please visit the website below for more information.
    • View more information on borrowing or hiring equipment (opens new tab).
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located in the centre of the toilet and changing facilities block; within the standard female toilets, on the right hand side of the toilet and changing facilities block; and within the standard male toilets, on the left hand side of the toilet and changing facilities block.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the right hand side of the toilet and changing facilities block.
    • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the left hand side of the toilet and changing facilities block.
  • Changing Places Facilities View
    • Changing Places facilities are located in the centre of the toilet and changing facilities block.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations located within the standard female toilets, on the right hand side of the toilet and changing facilities block; and in the toilet with adaptations located within the standard male toilets, on the left hand side of the toilet and changing facilities block.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the centre of the toilet and changing facilities block, outside, opposite the Blue Badge bays.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of the beach and sand dunes, off Clanmaghery Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac, concrete, grass and unsurfaced areas.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The nearest designated bay is 3m from the changing place.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • Payment is made at the payment window as you enter the car park. The payment window can be reached from your vehicle. Once payment is made, staff will open the barrier for you.
  • 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.

Access To Beach

  • The beach is located down the hill from the car park and toilet and changing facilities block, beyond the dunes.
  • The distance from the Blue Badge bays is 120m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free access via a slope.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • This route has uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • The barrier on the approach to the beach can be opened on request; this eliminates the narrow path leading to the beach.

Changing Places (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located in the centre of the toilet and changing facilities block.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The distance from the Blue Badge bays is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 400cm (width) x 294cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (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 medium colour contrast.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 117cm from the floor.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • A privacy screen is not available.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer Space)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the centre of the toilet and changing facilities block.
    • The distance from the Blue Badge bays is 3m.
  • 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 access via a very easy slope into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • 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 medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 169cm (width) x 223cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a medium 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 low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 117cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 63cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • 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 walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Female - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within the standard female toilets, on the right hand side of the toilet and changing facilities block.
    • The distance from the Blue Badge bays is 11m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight slope.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is not any signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 69cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low 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 146cm (width) x 316cm (depth).
    • There is not 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 84cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button 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 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 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 116cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has push taps.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 90cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • 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 92cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 161cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 99cm.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The hand dryer is located within the standard female toilets, outside the toilet with adaptations.

Toilet with Adaptations (Male - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within the standard male toilets, on the left hand side of the toilet and changing facilities block.
    • The distance from the Blue Badge bays is 8m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight slope.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is not any signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 70cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low 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 149cm (width) x 147cm (depth).
    • There is not 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 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button 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 high colour contrast.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 107cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has push taps.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 90cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • 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 92cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 162cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 100cm.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The wash basin, soap dispenser and hand dryer are located within the standard male toilets, outside the toilet with adaptations.