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St Germain Nature Reserve

Rue Saint-Germain , Castel, Guernsey, GY5 7SS

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Introduction

  • St Germain Nature Reserve is a former quarry, restored as a "hogue", or hill, overlooking Guernsey's west coast.
    The nature reserve has a central field, a perimeter path, an owl box, butterfly bank, a pond, and seating on the hill.

Location

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

Opening Times

  • 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 on the north side of the nature reserve, with additional parking to the east and south.
    • 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.
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • There are 3 parking areas around the St Germain Nature Reserve.
    • Photographs 1 and 2 show the main parking area off Rue Saint Germain.
    • The single-space parking area shown in photograph 3 is to the east of the nature reserve on Rue Saint Germain.
    • This parking space is by the East Gate Access Point, which provides the most level access to the nature reserve path.
    • The parking area shown in photograph 4 is on Rue de la Hogue.
    • This parking space is by the South Access Point, which is very steep.

Access Point (from Main Car Park)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Rue Saint Germain.
    • 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 after 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.

Access Point (East Gate)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located to the east of the nature reserve, off Rue Saint Germain.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is difficult to open.
    • The width of the gap is 71cm.
    • The gate is kept shut by a rope loop.
      The gate opening width is restricted by a post.
      The gate opening width is further restricted at ground level by the concrete around one post.
      This is reflected in the measurement given above. The full opening width of the gate is 81cm. The surface at the gate is compacted stone and gravel, and is uneven throughout.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the gate.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.

Access Point (South Gate)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Rue de la Hogue.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is an open gap for access.
    • The width of the gap is 112cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located before and after the squeeze gap.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • Comments View
    • The ground throughout the slope is embedded with prominent stones and is very uneven.
    • The slope is very steep.

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac and muddy surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are moderate, steep and slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Comments View
    • There is seating in the central field of the nature reserve.
    • These are stone bench seats without armrests.
    • The seating is 40cm to 50cm high.
    • The ground in the central field is uneven, with no paths leading to the seating area.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)