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Grandes Rocques Beach

Grandes Rocques, Beach Kiosk, Guernsey, GY5 7TZ

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Introduction

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Opening Times (Grandes Rocques Beach)

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Opening Times (Grandes Rocques 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 to the right of the Café Kiosk on Rue de la Saline.
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • There is a second overflow car park to the south, (photographs 5 to 8).
    • The overflow car park is tarmac.

Eating and Drinking (Grandes Rocques Beach Café Kiosk)

  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located to the left of the Car Park and the Toilet Block.
  • 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 2m (2yd 7in) from the Café Kiosk.
  • The standard height for tables is 69cm.
  • 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/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the Toilet Block, leading down to the Café Kiosk.
  • There is/are 8 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There is a set of 6 steps to the left of the Toilet Block, leading down to the Café Kiosk. (Photographs 1 and 2).
    • There are 2 steps in front of the Café Kiosk. (Photographs 3 and 4).
    • The steps have drifted sand on them which causes uneven surfaces.

Access to Grandes Rocques Beach

  • The access point to Grandes Rocques Beach is located to the left of the Café Kiosk.
  • The width of the access point is 167cm.
  • There are 7 steps of varying height to access the Beach.
  • The deepest step is 22cm deep.
  • There is no tactile paving at the steps.
  • The steps do not have handrails.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are covered in drifting sand which may cause a trip hazard.
  • The steps lead directly to the Beach.
  • There is a lifebelt at the top left of the steps.
  • The height of the lifebelt is 163cm.
  • The lifebelt may be difficult to access as it is placed on a grass mound.

Grandes Rocques Beach

  • The Beach consists of sand.
  • The sand is very soft and there is a risk of a wheelchair user or mobility aid user having their wheelchair or mobility aid sink into the sand.
  • There is a steep slope at the head of the Beach from the access steps.
  • There is a steep slope leading from the headland to the sea.
  • There are many large rocks on the Beach which may cause a trip hazard.
  • There is drifted seaweed on the Beach which may cause a trip hazard.

Level Change (Car Park to Toilet Block)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path at the front left of the Car Park, leading to the Toilet Block.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located at the entrance to the Male Standard Toilets.
  • There is/are 1 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The ramp is concrete but in places there is drifted sand.
    • There is a lip at the entrance to the Accessible Toilets and Female Standard Toilets.
    • The lip is less than 2 cm in height.

Accessible Toilet (Toilet Block - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Car Park.
    • This accessible toilet is located in the Toilet Block, to the left of the Car Park.
    • There is not level access to this 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.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 198cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 6in).
    • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are open waste paper bin disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 157cm from the floor.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the Toilet Block, to the left of the Car Park.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Car Park.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
    • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.

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.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.