Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- This is an Easy Access walk located at the Battlefield Heritage Site.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Shrewsbury.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: multiple points along the pathway (slight gradients).
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
Parking (Battlefield Heritage Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off the A1524.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- The height of the restriction barrier is 210cm.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Parking (St Mary Magdalene's Church Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Shrewsbury Road.
- 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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- Parking is free for all users.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Access Point (Battlefield Heritage Car Park)
- This access point is located at the rear of the car park.
- The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access via slope.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There is an open gap.
- The width of the opening is 109cm.
Family Friendly Walks - Bloody Battlefield
- This walk is approximately 2.4km long, taking around 1 hour.
- The route is circular and runs in a clockwise direction.
- There is limited signage to indicate the route.
- The width of the pathways varies from 120cm to a minimum of 45cm; some of the pathways are obstructed by vegetation.
- Kissing gates are located at multiple points along the walk.
- The surface of the pathways is compacted earth, some with fine loose chippings on top and grass.
- After the kissing gate leading to the church, there is a bridge over the fishponds with a timber decking surface that is uneven in places.
- Bench seating is located at regular intervals along the walk.
- There may be roots and stones located on the paths.
- Due to kissing gates, the most accessible route to St Mary Magdalene's Church is via the church car park.