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RSPB Lochwinnoch - Trails and Viewpoints

Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve, Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, PA12 4JF

Access Guide

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Access Point

  • This access point is located to the right of the Visitor Centre.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The gate opens both ways.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • The gate has a latch lock.

Aird Meadow Trail and Play Area

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, woodland, a toilet block and a visitor centre.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: woodland trails, bird hides and boardwalk and family activities.
  • Outdoor areas consist of cobbled surfaces, wood bark, block paving, gravel, compact earth, loose stones and decking.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Fen Hide, board walk.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.
  • Playground View
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is not firm and even, but is over 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: rocking, climbing, balancing, crawling, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile) and social play.
    • Other trails include the Dubbs Water Trail and the Barr Loch Trail. Please enquire at the recption for details.

Fen Hide Access Point

  • This access point is located on the left off the Aird Meadow Trail.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The width of the opening is 123cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Fen Hide

  • The room is located on the right, off the Aird Meadow Trail.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a very easy slope, slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • For details of other hides, including the Scrapes Hide on the Dubbs Water trail, please contact the Visitor Centre.

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