Access Guide
Parking (Secondary Car Park For Accessible Route to Elin's Tower)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located downhill along the minor road from the main visitor building and main car park.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
- Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
- There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
- Parking is free for RSPB members.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Outdoor Spaces
- The following is available in this area: open countryside.
- Outdoor areas consist of grass, gravel, compact earth and loose stones.
- There are footpaths in some areas.
- The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The path from the secondary car park to Elin's tower has slopes that are mostly very easy but some are slight.
- There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- The paths have uneven surfaces.
- The accessible path to Elin's Tower is mostly gravel.
Access To (Elin's Tower Viewpoint)
- Elin's Tower viewpoint is at the top of the cliffs and below the main visitor centre building.
- The distance from secondary car park is 500m.
- The most accessible route has a very easy slope and slight ramps or slopes.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- The accessible pathway is mostly level and step-free but there some very easy and light slopes to be encountered along the route.
- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to enter the base of the tower.
- There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
Stairs (Elin's Tower - Ground to First Floor)
- The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter Elin's Tower.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 14 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Getting Around (Elin's Tower)
- The following areas have stepped access: the first floor.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
- There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.