Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Broadwood Leisure Centre.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/north-lanarkshire-council/access-guides/broadwood-leisure-centre
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Croy.
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Comments
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- BMX Broadwood is located at the rear of Broadwood Stadium and can be accessed via Atholl Drive or Ardgoil Drive.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the race track.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are loose chippings.
- The car park surface is loose chippings.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Additional parking is available at the front and rear of the stadium on Ardgoil Drive and Atholl Drive.
Outside Access (Leisure Centre Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the leisure centre.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
Reception (Leisure Centre)
- The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Leisure Centre entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Outside Access (BMX Track Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 260cm (8ft 6in).
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Comments
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- Access is only by ticket which can be obtained from the Broadwood Leisure Centre reception.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- Surfaces between the Leisure Centre reception are varied and uneven.
- The surface in the bike park is gravel and can be muddy.
Level Change (Access Path)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located at the rear of the stadium, leading to the BMX track car park.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
BMX Bike Track
- The BMX track is located to the rear of the Broadwood Stadium on Atholl Street and is floodlit.
- The track is for BMX and mountain bikes only.
- The track consists of a training/induction track and a main track with two level starting gates.
- Tickets must be obtained from the Broadwood Leisure Centre reception. Cars may then be driven from the reception round behind the stadium.
- Alternatively there is a path from the reception to the main track entrance. It is approximately 300m in length.
- Beginners and experienced riders are welcome and there is a full range of training programmes from one to one coaching, small groups (minimum of 3 riders), private hire and open sessions. Cyclists as young as 4 years old are welcome.
- For riders' health and safety, every rider must undergo an induction before taking to the track.
- Bikes, helmets, pads and gloves are available for hire.
Level Changes
- By the very nature of the venue, there are steep slopes up to the two starting gates next to the assembly gates.
- The track is laid to varied medium and steep slopes and cambered curves.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilets are available in Broadwood Leisure Centre. For more information please refer to the access guide.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilets are available in Broadwood Leisure Centre. For more information please refer to the access guide.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grassed areas between the track and leisure centre.