Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- This is an Easy Access walk located at Colemore Country Park.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Wem.
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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: the start of the boardwalk in Yell Field and at multiple points along the pathway (slight gradients) and the final section of the walk leading from The Boathouse to the car park (steep gradient).
- 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
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off The Avenue.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
- There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
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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 (Car Park)
- This access point is located at the end of the pathway leading from 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 a kissing gate at this access point.
- The gate opens both ways.
- The width of the opening is 110cm.
- The gate has a low visual contrast.
- The gate has a latch lock.
Cole Mere Collywobbles - Family Friendly Walks
- The walk is approximately 2.4km long, taking around 1.5 hours.
- The route is circular and runs in an anti-clockwise direction.
- The raised timber decked footpath leading from Yell Field to Yell Wood is 80cm wide and is accessed via a slight slope.
- There is limited signage to indicate the route.
- The width of the pathways varies between 200cm to a minimum of 45cm; some of the pathways are obstructed by vegetation and tree stumps.
- Kissing gates are located at multiple points along the pathway.
- The surface of the pathways is compacted earth, some with fine loose chippings on top.
- The final section of the walk leading from The Boathouse to the car park has steep slopes and narrow pathways.
- Bench seating is located in Yell Field.