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Glencorse Golf Club

23 Edinburgh Road, Milton Bridge, Penicuik, EH26 0RD

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Overview

  • About View
    • Glencorse Golf Club is a scenic, historic parkland golf course located in Milton Bridge, Penicuik, Midlothian, roughly eight miles south of Edinburgh City Centre.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: a clubhouse bar and restaurant, club shop and golf course with changing facilities .
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
    • There is 1 other entrance.
    • There is step-free access via ramp at the other entrance.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the ladies changing area on the first floor, and the club shop.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the rear of the clubhouse and course.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
    • The first floor can be accessed via stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: golf buggy.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left, after entering.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the male changing rooms.
    • Female standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located within the female changing rooms on the first floor.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor (male) and first floor (female).
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor (male) and first floor (female).

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the side of the venue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and colleagues only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the side of the venue.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 157cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left, after entering.
    • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 168cm (width) x 184cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 108cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 88cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 110cm.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

The Clubhouse Lounge

  • Location and Access View
    • The Clubhouse is located to the left, after entering.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 73cm.
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a second set of double manual doors.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 76cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The bar is located to the right, after entering.
    • There is step-free level access to the bar.
    • The height of the bar is 118cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the bar.
    • The bar has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located beyond the main bar.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 88cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Service View
    • This area also has colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menu types include: handheld.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

The JL Steward Lounge

  • The room is located ahead and to the right side, after entering.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 186cm.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Male Changing Area

  • Changing Area View
    • The male changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area surveyed is located ahead after entering, then right at the end of the corridor.
    • The distance from the entrance is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a medium colour contrast.
    • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
    • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin.
    • The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is one step to the shower facilities.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
    • There is a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is a step into the shower cubicle.

Female Changing Area

  • Changing Area View
    • The female changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area surveyed is located on the first floor.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has stepped access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 150cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
    • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
    • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin.
    • The wash basin has twist/turn taps.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is one step to the shower facilities.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
    • There is a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is a step into the shower cubicle.

Club Shop

  • Access to the Shop View
    • The Club Shop is located to the side and rear of the venue, accessible from the side or rear of the Clubhouse.
    • The most accessible route has steep ramps.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is one step into the shop.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step is 10cm.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 78cm.
    • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • Shop View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The majority of main aisle widths are under 120cm.
    • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product displays.
    • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Payment Counters and Checkouts View
    • The payment counter is located to the side of the shop.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 85cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Outside Seating

  • Location and Access View
    • This area is located to the rear of The Clubhouse.
    • The most accessible route has stepped access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There are 4 steps to this area.
    • There is a handrail on the right going up.
    • The handrail is easy to grip.
    • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • There is stepped access to the outside seating area.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
    • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.

Access to first tee

  • The first tee is location opposite the shop.
  • The distance from the shop is 8m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free access via a slope.
  • The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.

The Golf Course

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a golf course.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are unsurfaced paths/trails throughout.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: grass and sand.
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Paths or trails have some sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces and obstructions.
    • There is wayfinding signage in this area.
    • There are not any 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: throughout the course.