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Port Soif Beach

Port Soif Road, Guernsey, GY6 8JT

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include A Café Kiosk, and Port Soif Beach.

Location

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

Opening Times (Port Soif Beach)

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Opening Times (Port Soif Beach Café Kiosk)

  • The venue has seasonal opening times.

Parking (Right of Café Kiosk)

  • 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.
    • 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 uneven surfaces.
    • 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
    • Half of the surface of the Car Park is tarmac and half is loose chippings.
    • There is a lip where the tarmac ends and the loose chippings begin.
    • There are potholes in the Car Park creating uneven surfaces.
    • There is an overflow Car Park to the rear left of the Café Kiosk.
    • The overflow Car Park consists of tarmac.
    • There are no Blue Badge bays in any car park.
    • Standard parking is unmarked.

Eating and Drinking (Port Soif Café Kiosk)

  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located to the left of the Main 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.
  • All chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Café Kiosk.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 38cm (1ft 3in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • The standard height for tables is 72cm.
  • There is 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.
  • Comments View
    • The seating is external.
    • The seating is picnic benches.
    • There is an area of seating that is accessed by 2 medium height steps.

Level Change (Port Soif Café Kiosk and Accessible and Standard Toilets)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located at the front left of the car park, just before the Café Kiosk and Toilet Block.
  • 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 have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right of the ramp (going up).
  • There is/are 4 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 both sides.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Access to Port Soif Beach

  • The access point for the Beach is located to the left of the approach road for the Car Park, to the left of the Café Kiosk.
  • There is a steep slope without handrails on the approach to Port Soif Beach.
  • The slope is 110cm wide.
  • The path on the approach consists of sand and gravel.
  • There are 15+ steps to access the Beach.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (18cm).
  • The steps have a handrail on either side.
  • There is a lifebelt at the top of the Beach, to the right of the access steps.
  • The lifebelt is 170cm high.
  • Access to the lifebelt could be difficult as it is placed on a grass verge.

Port Soif Beach

  • The top of Port Soif Beach consists of sand.
  • The sand is firm and damp, even at low tide.
  • There is a risk of a wheelchair user, or a person using mobility aids, having their wheelchair or mobility aids sink into the sand.
  • There is a steep slope on the Beach running from the headland to the sea.
  • As you approach the sea, the Beach becomes rocks.
  • There are loose and protruding rocks in many places that may cause a trip hazard.
  • There is drifted seaweed in places that may cause a trip/slip hazard.

Accessible Toilet (Rear of Café Kiosk - 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 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Café Kiosk.
    • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the Café Kiosk.
    • 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 key can be obtained from the Café Kiosk.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 180cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 11in).
    • 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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush 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 fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 160cm 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
    • The shelf is at a height of 48cm.
    • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • 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 110cm (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 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • 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 fair.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • 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 in the Toilet Block to the right 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 in the Toilet Block, to the left of the Café Kiosk.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) 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.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located within the Female and the Male Standard Toilet Areas.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
  • Comments View
    • The height of the baby change unit in the Female Standard Toilet area is 86cm.
    • The height of the baby change unit in the Male Standard Toilet area is 90cm.

Level Change (Accessible and Standard Toilets)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path at the rear of the Café Kiosk, leading to the Accessible Toilets.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway of the Standard Female and Male Toilets.
  • There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • 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 Café Kiosk.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.