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Petit Bot

Petit Bot Bay Forest, Guernsey, GY8 0BP

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include Petit Bot Tower, a picnic area, and the beach.

Location

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

Opening Times (Petit Bot)

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located along the road above the beach.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • 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 tarmac.
    • 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.

Access Point (Petit Bot Beach)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located along the loop road leading to the beach, to the left of the tower.
    • There is 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located up to and through the access point.
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • The surface at the access point is cobbles/bricks, then concrete with embedded stones.
    • The surface is uneven throughout.

Petit Bot Beach

  • The upper beach consists of large pebbles and rocks.
  • The slope of the upper beach is steep and very uneven.
  • The lower beach consists of smaller pebbles and (when the tide is out) sand.
  • The slope of the lower beach changes to a slight slope.

Outside Access (Petit Bot Tower)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the tower.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located before the door.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • Comments View
    • At the time of survey (April 2023), the tower was closed.

Level Change (Picnic Area)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right, above the beach.
  • There is/are 15+ 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 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).

Picnic Area

  • There is a picnic area to the right, when facing the beach.
  • There is stepped access to the picnic area.
  • The picnic area has bench seating.
  • The surface is grass.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • 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 the grassy areas above the beach.