Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a nature reserve, country park, 2.5km circular walk, a children's activity area, visitor centre, cafe and a camping and caravan site.
- Related link Thrybergh Country Park Visitor Centre.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/rotherham/rotherham-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/thrybergh-country-park-visitor-centre
- Related link Thrybergh Country Park Camping and Caravan Site.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/rotherham/rotherham-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/thrybergh-country-park-camping-and-caravan-site
- Related link Lakeside Cafe.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Swinton.
Opening Times
- Please contact the venue for details of opening times.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 2m (2yd 7in) from the car park entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
- 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 uneven surfaces.
- 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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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The Blue Badge bays are signposted but the bays are not clearly marked.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 161cm (5ft 3in).
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Comments
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- There are a number of similar entrances from the car park into the country park.
Outside Access (Thrybergh Lane)
- This information is for the entrance located at the south side of the park, on Thrybergh Lane.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 151cm (4ft 11in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 161cm (5ft 3in).
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Comments
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- The ground in front of and immediately after the entrance is uneven.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac, gravel and muddy surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is not / are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are easy, moderate and steep slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Comments
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- There is a circular walk that surrounds the park.
- A portion of the circular walk crosses a dam, and is closed during the winter.
- The alternative route has steep slopes.
- Some of the paths have protruding tree roots.
- There is a wooden bridge next to the dam. The bridge does not have any covering to provide grip and may be slippery in wet conditions.
- There are steps at the south side of the walk, which can be overcome by an easy slope.
Children's Play Area
- The children's play area is located to the left as you enter the park.
- The children's play area is 10m from the car park entrance.
- There is a variety of play equipment.
- The play equipment is surrounded by woodchips, sand and grass.
- Some of the play equipment can only be accessed by steps and steep slopes.
Outside Access (Toilet Block Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
Level Change (Main Entrance and Toilet Block Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
- 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 both sides.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front, and to the right of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the toilet block entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the toilet block.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 239cm (4ft 8in x 7ft 10in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste and sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead of you as you enter the toilet block.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the toilet block entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the standard female toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.