Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Oxleas Wood Cafe, outdoor gym.
- Related link Oxleas Wood Cafe.
- Http://www.disabledgo.info/AccessGuide.asp?VenueID=221934&TownID=2078
- Related link Oxleas Wood website.
- Http://www.oxleaswood.com
- Related link Oxleas Woods - Greenwich Directory.
- Http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/directory_record/3779/oxleas_woods_castle_wood_and_jack_wood
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Comments
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- Oxleas Woods is la large area of woodlands an open grasslands.
- It is bounded by Shooters Hill to the north and Rochester Way to the south.
- The park is on the route of the Green Chain Walk.
- It links with Eltham Park to the south.
- The park rangers organise a regular programme of guided walks, meeting at the cafe.
- See the Greenwich Directory for details.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in Shooters Hill.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Welling.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 18:00.
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Comments
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- Although the woods are open 24 hours, the paths are unlit.
- The times given are for when the car park gates are locked/unlocked. There may be seasonal variations to these times.
- Please check notices in the car park for details..
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 type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- The car park is off Crown Woods Lane.
- There are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 200cm x 450cm (6ft 7in x 14ft 9in).
- 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 tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- 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.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the park.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Car Park Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 150cm (4ft 11in).
Access from Rochester Way
- There is pedestrian access from Rochester Way into the park.
- The entrance is close to Crookston Road, at the west of the park.
- The original barrier was intended to prevent motorbike access into the park.
- It would also be difficult for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
- This barrier can be bypassed on the grass/ unmade area to the left of the tarmac path.
- After the barrier there are moderate and steep slopes on the path up towards the cafe.
- There are futher entrances to the park from Rochester Way and Welling Way.
- These are unmade paths through wooded areas.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
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Comments
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- There is a moderate slope on the path from the car park to the cafe and viewing area.
- In other areas of the woods there are moderate and steep slopes.
- There are some uneven and unmade paths around the woods.
- The Green Chain Walk passes through the woods.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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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 6m (6yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the accessible entrance. The toilet has its own outside entrance.
- There is not 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 required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff at the cafe.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 285cm (6ft 7in x 9ft 4in).
- There is 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot 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 good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The 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 within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located to the left of the accessible entrance.
- The female toilets are 6m (6yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located to the right of the cafe.
- The male toilets are 25m (27yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Accessible and Female Standard Toilets)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Level Change (Male Standard Toilets)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.