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Chouet Beach

Mont Cuet Road, Guernsey, GY3

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Introduction

Location

  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Opening Times (Chouet Beach)

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Opening Times (Chouet Beach Café Kiosk)

  • The venue has seasonal opening times.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located at the head of the Beach, to the right of the Café Kiosk.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is loose chippings.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Eating and Drinking (Chouet Beach Café Kiosk)

  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located to the left of the Beach Slipway.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • All chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Café Kiosk.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The standard height for tables is 73cm.
  • There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Menus are wall only.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

Level Change (Café Kiosk)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the Café Kiosk as you approach from the road.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located just past the serving hatch of the Café Kiosk, on the left.
  • There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

Access Point (Cliff Top Walk)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located to the left of the Café Kiosk.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
    • The width of the gap is 167cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located just beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

Cliff Top Walk from Ladies Bay to Chouet Beach

  • The Cliff Top Walk is located to the centre right of the Car Park.
  • The Cliff Top Walk leads from Ladies Bay to Chouet Beach
  • The path consists of loose gravel.
  • The path width is 115cm.
  • There are uneven surfaces on the path created by rocks, stones and loose gravel.
  • There is a mixture of easy and steep slopes along the path.

Access to Beach (Slipway)

  • The Slipway is located at the left of the Car Park, between the Car Park and the Café Kiosk.
  • The slipway is concrete but has cobbles running down the centre.
  • The cobbles create an uneven surface.
  • The width of the concrete at either side of the cobbles is 160cm.
  • The ramp is steep.
  • The ramp does not have handrails and there is a risk of falling to the beach approximately 2m below in places.
  • There is not a 150cm by 150cm turning space at the top of the ramp.
  • The concrete on the slipway is uneven in places.
  • Some shingle has washed up onto the ramp in places, creating uneven surfaces.
  • The slipway leads directly to the Beach.

Chouet Beach

  • The Beach consists of sand.
  • The sand is wet, even at low tide making the sand firm.
  • Wheelchair users or people using mobility aids may have a risk of the wheelchair or walking aid sinking into the sand.
  • There is an easy slope running from the headland to the sea.
  • There are some large rocks which could create a trip hazard.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet facilities in this area.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located in the Toilet Block, to the right of the Café Kiosk, as you approach from the road, and to the left of the Car Park.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Car Park.
    • There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door may be difficult to open for some.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 139cm x 189cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 2in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 109cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 111cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 107cm (3ft 6in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Opposite Transfer Toilet(s) View
    • There is not an opposite transfer toilet in this location.

Level Change (Toilet Block and Café Kiosk from Car Park)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the Toilet Block and Café Kiosk as you approach from the road.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 121cm (3ft 12in).
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right of the ramp.
  • There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Standard Toilet(s)

  • There is/are 1 male toilet(s) located in the Toilet Block to the left of the Car Park.
  • There is/are 1 female toilet(s) located in the Toilet Block to the left of the Car Park.
  • The type of signage on or near the standard toilet door(s) is pictorial.
  • Ambulant toilet cubicles are not available.
  • There is a male standard toilet with a lowered urinal.
  • The wash basin tap types in standard toilets are sensor.
  • The lighting levels are good in the male and female standard toilets.
  • Comments View
    • There is a lip/threshold to access the Female Standard Toilets.

Level Change (Male Standard Toilets)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway and just past the doorway of the Male Standard Toilets.
  • There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are not available in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grass areas surrounding the Car Park and Cliffs.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.