Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include public moorings, private moorings, amenities block (showers, toilets and laundry room), The Boathouse pub hotel, canal pathway and sensory garden.
- Related link The Boathouse - Restaurant.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/north-lanarkshire-council/access-guides/boathouse-restaurant
- Related link The Boathouse - Rooms.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/north-lanarkshire-council/access-guides/boathouse-rooms
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Croy.
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Comments
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- The Marina is located off the B802 How Road, between Kilsyth and Croy.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the entrance to the marina and around the site.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 450cm (12ft 2in x 14ft 9in).
- 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is loose chippings.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located by The Boathouse Restaurant.
Outside Access (Marina Office Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
Level Change (Marina Office Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
- 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 width of the ramp/slope is 121cm (3ft 12in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- 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).
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- At the start of the slope there is a medium step due to the kerb.
Level Change (Office and Workshop Building)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the access road to the building.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Reception (Office)
- The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the marina office entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access (Office)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Parks and Gardens (Sensory Garden)
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have gravel and muddy surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are steep and slight slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Moorings and Slipway
- Auchinstarry is a 50 berth marina with private and public, long and short term moorings.
- The Forth and Clyde Canal Society also operate barges for hire along the canal.
- The slipway is administered from the office and all fees are paid there. There are security bollards at the top of the slipway.
- The slipway ramp is steep and not recommended for wheelchair users or those with mobility difficulties without assistance.
Level Change (Public Moorings)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the rear of the amenities block leading to the public mooring berth.
- 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 have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The gradient to the public moorings may change with changes in water level in the canal.
Amenities Block
- The amenities block is located to the left as you enter the marina from the main road.
- Within the block there are showers, toilets and a laundry room.
- Entry is by key only, supplied to canal boat users and obtainable through Scottish Canals.
Level Change (Amenities Block)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the amenities block from the car park.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Accessible Toilet (Amenities Block - Left Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the public moorings.
- This accessible toilet is located in the amenities block.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 the office or from Scottish Canals via the website.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 292cm x 199cm (9ft 7in x 6ft 6in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 222cm (7ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Accessible Shower (Amenities Block Accessible Toilet)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; handrails.
- Other facilities available include; a flip down changing seat and coat hooks.
- There is not level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s) (Amenities Block)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the amenities block.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the public moorings.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
Standard Shower (Amenities Block)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the amenities block.
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There are separate standard female and male cubicles.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested 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 to the rear of the amenities.