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Route - Needham Lake Easy Access Trail

Coddenham Road, Needham Market , IP6 8NU

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Overview - Route Area

  • Starting Point View
    • The starting point for the route is Car Park 1.
    • There are no public transport stops or stations at the start point.
    • Near to the starting point there is a car park with Blue Badge parking.
  • End Point View
    • The end point for the route is Car Park 1.
    • There are no public transport stops or stations at the end point.
    • Near to the end point there is a car park with Blue Badge parking.
  • Additional Information View
    • The approximate distance of this route is 1 kilometres.
    • The average walking time between the start and end points is 15 minutes.
    • Points of interest along the route include: a toilet block, a duck feeding area and a model boat club launching platform.
    • Facilities available along this route include: a toilet with adaptations and standard toilets.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the toilet block on the south side of the lake.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the toilet block on the south side of the lake.

Parking (Car Park 1)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Lion Lane.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 232cm (width) x 585cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 127cm.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Car Park 2)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the east side of the lake.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete and unsurfaced areas.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
    • To get from Car Park 2 to the Easy Access Trail, you must overcome a steep slope leading up to a bridge, and then a steep slope on the other side of the bridge leading down to the lake.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the toilet block next to Car Park 1.
    • The distance from the Blue Badge bays in Car Park 1 is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 223cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 77cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 105cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 174cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Route Area Crossing (Western Segment)

  • This segment of the route incorporates the west side of the lake.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 300m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: concrete.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have steep slopes.
  • Only some of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Signage here includes: wayfinding and information boards.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Route Area Crossing (Northern Segment)

  • This segment of the route incorporates the northern curvature of the lake.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 300m.
  • This section of the route has both surfaced and unsurfaced paths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: concrete.
  • Path or trail surfaces consist of: uncompacted earth (muddy).
  • Paths have some sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces and muddy surfaces.
  • Footpaths and paths are step-free but have steep slopes.
  • The paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Signage here includes: wayfinding and information boards.
  • There is seating available for people to rest.

Route Area Crossing (Eastern-Southern Segment)

  • This segment of the route incorporates the final eastern and southern sections of the lake, taking you back to Car Park 1.
  • The approximate distance of this section of the route is 400m.
  • This section of the route has surfaced footpaths.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: concrete.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
  • Footpaths are step-free but have slight slopes.
  • Only some of the footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Signage here includes: wayfinding and information boards.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • This is the flattest segment of the route, as well as the segment with the most seating.