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Beyond Adventure

Riverside, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland, PH15 2EB

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Overview

  • About View
    • Beyond Adventure is a outdoor pursuits destination in Perthshire, Scotland.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: equipment hire, the River Tay Way Hub accessible welfare unit with toilets, changing facilities, showers and campervan waste disposal.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park.
    • The nearest train station is Pitlochry.
    • The nearest bus station is Perth, with services to Aberfeldy.
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: accessibility aids, eg equipment enabling canoes to be accessible can be arranged via Paddle Scotland, if requested in advance.
    • The venue can provide large print documents.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located within the changing rooms and to the side of the River Tay Way Hub.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located within the changing rooms .
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the side of the River Tay Way Hub.
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the male and female changing rooms.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the male and female changing rooms.

Parking

  • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Parking is free for all users.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Access to the changing block.
  • The following areas have stepped access: Access to the front entrance door to the reception building.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.

Entrance (Reception and Equipment Room)

  • This entrance is located to the left hand side of the building.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a 2cm lip at the threshold.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 250cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is a very slight ramp at the threshold.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located within the main building, accessed via the equipment room.
  • The journey time to this reception from the car park is approximately 1 minute.
  • The most accessible route to reception has uneven surfaces, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 125cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk, at a suitable height for a wheelchair user .
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.

Room (Storage/Equipment Room)

  • The room is located through the door, opposite the reception desk.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the room.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.

Changing Places

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located within the River Tay Way Hub building, to the left of the reception building.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into the facility.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
    • The door has a key lock.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is free standing at a fixed height.
    • The length of the changing bench is 150cm.
  • Shower Details View
    • The shower has a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are push.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a fixed height wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The facility has a waste bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a baby changing table.

Shower with Adaptations (Female)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located within the female changing room with adaptations.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • The female shower with adaptations was surveyed. There is a similar, but opposite shower with adaptations within the adjacent male changing room.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • The shower has a detachable shower head, a flip-down seat, wall-mounted grab rails and dropdown rails.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • The facility has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror.

Toilet with Adaptations (Within the Changing Room - Female - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the far end of the female changing room.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 210cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror.
    • The female toilet with adaptations was surveyed. There is a similar, but opposite toilet with adaptations within the adjacent male changing room, which has a right hand transfer.

Toilet with Adaptations (To the Left Hand Side of the Changing Block - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left hand side of the changing block.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a ramp or slope.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into the facility.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.

Outdoor Spaces

  • Additional facilities in this area include: A picnic table and seating in front of the main building. The table is 70cm high.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac and loose chippings.