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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include an outdoor education centre.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include a yachting and a sailability centre.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located towards the rear of the main building, on the right.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter the main building.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The centre is located on the outskirts of Torver in the Lake District.
    From the A593 turn right out of Torver then take the first right onto a single lane track passing the Hoathwaite National Trust campsite, then the Centre is located on the right.
  • There is parking outside the venue.
• By Bus View
  • There is no bus stop near to the venue.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Foxfield Train Station approximately 10 miles away.
• Useful Links View
  • Train Information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the right of the main centre building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are loose chippings.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The tarmac has loose chippings.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 64cm (2ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located at the front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There is a steep ramp, with no handrails, for access to the left side of the building leading to the kitchen, lounge and games rooms.
  • The width of the ramp is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • This level change can be seen on photograph number 2.
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the rear left side of the building.
  • The width of the ramp is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • This level change can be seen on photograph number 5.
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Eating and Drinking (Kitchen)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the canteen.
  • The canteen is located at the rear of the building.
  • There is step-free access to the canteen.
  • For access there is a single manual door which may be difficult to open.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 76cm.
  • There are also bench seats.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The kitchen is provided as a self-catering facility.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 0 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
  • Rooms are located within the main building.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are not standard rooms on other floors.

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Pathways

• There are slight and steep ramps with loose stone chippings around the site, there are also some medium steps leading to a breakout area to the right of the car park.

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Outside Seating

• There are several outdoor bench style tables and fixed seating at the rear of the main centre building.

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Level Change (Stores Facilities Outbuildings)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located at the rear of the main building.

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Level Change (Jetty)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located at the rear of the main building leading to the Jetty.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.

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Standard Shower (Male and Female)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the male and female standard toilets.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located towards the rear of the building, on the right.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of the team at the centre.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 215cm x 248cm (7ft 1in x 8ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by storage items.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 165cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 53cm (1ft 9in).
  • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
• Comments View
  • There is a drop-down rail to the right of the flip down seat within the shower area.
• Comments View
  • There is a drop-down rail to the right of the flip down seat within the shower area.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 77cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are also some push taps.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located at the rear right of the building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m from the entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 77cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.