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Fitness Suite/Gym

The College of Merthyr Tydfil, Ynysfach, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1AR

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  • The gym is located on the ground floor, to the left after you enter the Main Building via the main entrance.
  • The changing area with adaptations is located on the third floor and is covered under the Main Building guide.
  • View information on Main Building (opens new tab).
  • The distance from the main entrance is 55m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • The sign on the door still states this as Hair Salon 3.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

Gym

  • The gym is located on the ground floor, to the left of the reception desk.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 98cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.