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Easy Access 4: Haughmond Hill at Shrewsbury

Haughmond Hill, Shropshire, SY4 4PW

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located next to the café building.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located next to the café building.
    • The gender inclusive toilet was out of use at the time of survey (June 2025).

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off the access road leading from the B5062.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point (Corbet Easy Access Trail)

  • This access point is located on the edge of the car park.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.

Eating and Drinking (Haughmond Hill Café)

  • Location and Access View
    • The café is located in the open area between the car park and trail access point.
    • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is stepped access into this area.
    • There is 1 step.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the highest step is 6cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 200cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are available on a board and displayed on the counter.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right as you enter the cafe.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 95cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • 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 is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Additional tables and chairs are available in an external covered area.
      There is an external service counter 110cm high.

Corbet Easy Access Trail

  • The trail is approximately 1.2 km long.
  • The trail is circular and runs in an anti-clockwise direction.
  • The trail has consistent and visible directional signage with boards indicating the start and end of the trail.
  • The width of the pathways varies. They are generally 180cm wide and there are slight slopes in places.
  • The surface of the pathway is compacted earth, some with fine loose chippings on top.
  • Bench seating is located at regular intervals along the trail.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the café building.
    • The distance from café entrance is 18m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 163cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 103cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 69cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 118cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.