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RSPB Fairburn Ings - Trails, Hides and Viewpoints

RSPB Fairburn Ings Visitor Centre, Newton Lane, Castleford, WF10 2BH

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Discovery Trail

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: woodland and walkways.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: compact gravel and compact earth.
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There is wayfinding signage in this area.
    • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.

Pickup Hide

  • The room is located on the Discovery Trail.
  • The most accessible route to the room has slight slopes.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free access via a ramp into the room.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • There are 7 steps into the room.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 22cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: benches.
  • Seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.

Riverbank Trail

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: woodland and open countryside.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: compact gravel and compact earth.
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There is wayfinding signage in this area.
    • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: raised areas of the trail.

Bob Dickens Hide

  • The room is located on the Discovery Trail.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steep slopes.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free access via a slope into the room.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: benches and stools.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Charlie's Hide

  • The room is located on the Discovery Trail.
  • The most accessible route to the room has slight slopes.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free access via a ramp into the room.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides, that are within reach.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this room includes: benches.
  • Seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Roy Taylor Trail

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: parkland, woodland and walkways.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: compact gravel and compact earth.
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There is wayfinding signage in this area.
    • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: raised areas of the trail.
    • Parts of the trail have steep slopes.

Lin Dike Link Trail

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: parkland, woodland and walkways.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: compact earth and uncompacted earth (muddy).
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: raised areas of the trail.

Arrow Lane Trail

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: parkland, woodland, open countryside and walkways.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: grass, compact gravel, compact earth, uncompacted earth (muddy) and loose stones.
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: raised areas of the trail.
    • There is a small car park at the roadside entrance to Arrow Lane.
    • The car park has uneven surfaces and is not owned or maintained by the RSPB.
    • From the car park, the entrance to the Arrow Lane Trail is accessed via a roadside pavement.

Outdoor Spaces - Playground and Picnic Area

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground, woodland and grounds.
    • Additional facilities in this area include: a picnic area.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: gravel, compact earth and uncompacted earth (muddy).
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There is wayfinding signage in this area.
    • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: raised areas.
  • Playground View
    • The playground is accessed via a gate.
    • The width of the opening is 100cm.
    • The play equipment is not within easy reach for a range of users.
    • The following play experiences are available: climbing, balancing, crawling and social play (e.g. water or sand pits, talk tubes, hopscotch, roundabouts, see-saws).
    • Routes around the play equipment are firm and even.
    • Routes around the play equipment are at least 150cm wide.