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Attadale Gardens

Strathcarron, Wester Ross, IV54 8YX

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Overview

Ticket Hut

  • Ticket Office View
    • The ticket office surveyed is located at the entrance to the gardens.
    • There is step-free access via ramp to the ticket office.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request .
    • The doors open towards you.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the ticket office.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Visitors with access needs will be greeted outside by colleagues at the ticket hut.
    • All visitors will receive a map of the outside areas with all the facilities marked.

Parking

  • The car park is located near the main house.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces.
  • This car park is for visitors only.
  • Parking is free for all users.

Pedestrian Gate Access Point

  • This access point is located at the front of the gardens, if arriving by train.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There are double gates at this access point.
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Midge Bite Café)

  • This entrance is located at the side of the cafe.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Midge Bite Café

  • Location and Service View
    • The Midge Bite Cafe is self-service only.
    • The most accessible route has a ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • This area has a self service counter.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located ahead after entering.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 93cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located opposite the cafe.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and manual doors.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
    • The door has a key lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and a baby changing table.

Paths, Trails and Japanese Garden

  • The following is available in this area: parkland and gardens.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, loose chippings, grass, gravel, uncompacted earth and loose stones.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some areas of the garden.
  • The following areas have stepped access: some areas of the garden and some of the garden features.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have gates and uneven surfaces.

Access to the Fernery

  • The Fernery is past the Soaring Eagle and Rhododendron Tree.
  • The most accessible route has ramps or slopes, steps and uneven surfaces.
  • There is stepped access into the The Fernery and more steps inside.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • This is a narrow doorway.

Access to the Polytunnel

  • The polytunnel is located near the kitchen garden.
  • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access into the polytunnel.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 128cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.