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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include L'Ancresse Beach and a Café with a Kiosk.

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Location

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

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Opening Times (L'Ancresse Beach)

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Opening Times (Café and Kiosk)

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday Closed.
• Wednesday Closed.
• Thursday Closed.
• Friday Closed.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking (L'Ancresse Beach East Large Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the east side of L'Ancresse Beach at the end of the approach road.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • This Car Park is the main car park for L'Ancresse Beach and is at the very end of the approach road.
  • Access to L'Ancresse Beach is either along the cliff path which is uneven and has steep slopes, or along the approach road which is quiet and the surface is tarmac.

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Level Change (L'Ancresse Beach, East Large Car Park)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading from the east large car park to the cliff side walk.
• 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 80cm (2ft 7in).

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Parking (L'Ancresse Bay East, Small Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the cliff head, overlooking L'Ancresse Beach on the approach road.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • This car park is small but is the closest to access the Beach or Café and Kiosk.
  • There is only room for approximately 4 cars.

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Path to Slipway from East Small Car Park,

• There is a path is to the left of the east small car park. (Photographs 1 and 2).
• The surface is tarmac in places and loose chippings in others.
• There are many potholes. (Photographs 3 and 4).
• Some potholes have filled with water. (Photograph 3).
• There is a steep slope just before the Café and Kiosk. (Photographs 5 and 6).
• The path turns 90 degrees at the Café and Kiosk, just after the steep slope, and doubles back on itself towards L'Ancresse Beach slipway. (Photographs 7 and 8).
• At the turn and leading to the slipway, there is another steep slope, the path surface becomes loose stones at this point. (Photographs 9 and 10).
• The stones make the path very uneven and may create a stumbling or trip hazard. (Photograph 11).
• The path then leads to L'Ancresse Beach slipway. (Photograph 12).
• There are 2 bench seats on the grass areas to the right of the path.
• One bench seat has armrests, one does not.
• At the top of the path there are 11 deep steps.
• These steps can be used to avoid most of the path and steep slopes.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• The steps are not clearly marked.

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Outside Access (Café and Kiosk)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Café and Kiosk.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance and in the doorway.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • There is also a steep ramp to gain access to the external seating area and serving hatch at the right side of the Café Kiosk. (Photographs 5 and 6).
  • This ramp is 121cm wide.
  • There is an easy slope running from left to right in the external seating area at the front of the Café Kiosk. (Photographs 7 and 8).

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Inside Access (Café and Kiosk)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Eating and Drinking (Café and Kiosk)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located along the path leading from the west car park.
• 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.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Café and Kiosk Entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The standard height for tables is 68cm.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the outside seating area. (Photographs 4 to 6).

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L'Ancresse Beach Slipway

• The slipway is located at the end of the path from the east small car park.
• There are no gates to access the slipway.
• There is a lifebelt at the top of the slipway.
• The lifebelt is 168cm high.
• The width of the slipway is 255cm.
• There are 15+ medium height steps running down the centre of the slipway.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• There is a steep ramp to the left or right of the steps.
• The ramp is 76cm wide.
• The ramp does not have handrails and there is a danger of dropping onto the beach below (approximately 2m).
• The slipway leads directly to the Beach.

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L'Ancresse Beach

• The Beach consists of sand.
• There are some rocks at the headland to the right of the slipway that could create a trip hazard.
• There is a slight slope along the Beach from the headland to the sea.
• There is some drifted seaweed along the Beach that could create a trip hazard.
• The sand on the Beach is firm and damp, even at low tide.
• There is a risk that a wheelchair user or a mobility aid user could have their wheelchair or mobility aid sink into the sand.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest accessible toilets are located alongside the Beach House restaurant at Pembroke Bay, which is approximately 600m to the west.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the Café Kiosk.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Café Kiosk.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the Café Kiosk.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Café Kiosk.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • The path to the male standard toilets is overgrown and very narrow (73cm) in places.

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Level Change (Female and Male Standard Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the Female and Male Standard Toilets.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 87cm (2ft 10in).

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• Comments View
  • There is also an easy slope with a width of 80cm in the doorway of the male standard toilets.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water cannot 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 along the pathway at the head of the beach.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.