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Summary

• Amenities at this site include: parkland.
• There is onsite parking available here and there is no designated Blue Badge parking.
• The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope.
• There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• This venue also has the following available: seating, facilities for assistance dogs and maps.
• Toilet and changing facilities available include: an accessible toilet solely for the use of disabled people and standard toilets.
• There is/are 3 toilet(s) designated as accessible.
• The accessible toilet surveyed can be found in the centre of the toilet block next to the car park.
• The standard toilets surveyed can be found in the toilet block next to the car park.

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Parking (Longniddry Bents Car Park 1)

• This venue has a car park.
• This is an open air car park with a tarmac and grass surface.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders only.
• There is not a designated drop-off point.
• There are no Blue Badge bays in this car park.

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Parking (Longniddry Bents Car Park 2)

• This venue has a car park.
• This is an open air car park with a tarmac surface.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders only.
• There is not a designated drop-off point.
• There are no Blue Badge bays in this car park.

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Parking (Longniddry Bents Car Park 3)

• This venue has a car park.
• This is an open air car park with a tarmac, grass and unsurfaced surface.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders only.
• This car park has a maximum vehicle height restriction of 210cm.
• There is not a designated drop-off point.
• There are no Blue Badge bays in this car park.

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Public Transport

• There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
• The nearest bus stop is located on the A198, the Ferny Ness bus stop, at the entrance to Longniddry car park 3.
  It is served by bus routes 124, 125, N124 NightHawk, and X5, operated by East Coast Buses.
• The nearest train station is Longniddry.
• Longniddry Station is approximately 1.5km (0,9 miles) south-east of Longniddry car park 3.
  It is a Category B station with ramps up to both platforms and a connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms.

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Outdoor Spaces (Longniddry Bents 1)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located to the far right opposite the toilet block.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this access point.
  • The slope does not have handrails.
  • The slope has a steep gradient and a width less than 75cm.
  • This is an open gap at this access point.
  • There are two access paths to the beach.
    The path to the beach near the toilet block is sandy and steep with a step at the top where the sand has eroded away.
    The alternative access to the far left of the car park is across a bridge then to the right to access the beach along a slightly sloped path. It is uneven, sandy and maybe steep in parts, narrowing down to 80cm.
• Outdoor Spaces View
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: woodland and parkland.
  • Surfaces for the outdoor spaces include: sand and compact earth.
  • Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight slopes without handrails and steep slopes without handrails in the main areas .
  • There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Outdoor Spaces (Longniddry Bents 2)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the rear of the car park.
  • There is step-free access at this access point, via ramp/slope.
  • The slope does not have handrails.
  • The slope has a slight gradient and a width between 75cm and 150cm.
  • This is an open gap at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 100cm.
  • There are bollards at the access point which have a minimum width of 110cm and are 65cm high.
  • The bollards do not contrast visually with the tarmac.
  • There is a second wider path to the right but this does not give direct access to the beach. The link path from this path is only 50cm wide.
• Outdoor Spaces View
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: woodland and parkland.
  • Surfaces for the outdoor spaces include: sand and compact earth.
  • Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are steep slopes without handrails in the main areas .
  • There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Outdoor Spaces (Longniddry Bents 3)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the edge of the car park.
  • There is step-free access at this access point, via ramp/slope.
  • The slope does not have handrails.
  • The slope has a slight gradient and a width between 75cm and 150cm.
  • There is open access to the area.
• Outdoor Spaces View
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: parkland and a grassed play area.
  • Surfaces for the outdoor spaces include: sand, concrete or tarmac and compact earth.
  • Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor spaces.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are steep slopes without handrails and slight slopes without handrails in the main areas .
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths to the beach are narrow and steep in places and the beach is soft and gritty.

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Ramp or Slope and Steps (Longniddry Bents 1 - Toilet Block)

• A width between 75cm and 150cm and There is a ramp with a slight gradient .
• The ramp has a handrail on the right going up.
• There are 5 steps.
• The steps are not clearly marked but there is a handrail on the right going up.
• The ramp overcomes the steps.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Longniddry Bents 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

• This accessible toilet is located in the Longniddry Bents car park 1 at the south end of the beach.
• There is ramped/sloped or stepped access into the accessible toilet.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 35m from the beach access path.
• There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a good colour contrast.
• The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
• The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 97cm.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm x 232cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet seat but it is obstructed.
• The lateral transfer space is 81cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
• There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
• The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the door, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder, the wash basin and the soap dispenser.
• The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: towel dispenser.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 89cm.
• The height of the towel dispenser is 84cm.
• There is no emergency alarm.
• There is not a shelf.
• The cubicle does not have coat hooks.
• The cubicle also has: a full length mirror, a waste bin with lid, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
• The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, some grab rails, the dropdown rail and the toilet seat.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: some grab rails and the floor.
• Lighting levels are low in the cubicle.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Longniddry Bents 2 - Left Hand Transfer)

• This accessible toilet is located in the Longniddry Bents car park 2 at the middle of the beach.
• There is step-free level access into the accessible toilet.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 40m from the beach access path.
• There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a good colour contrast.
• The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
• The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 97cm.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 168cm x 307cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet seat but it is obstructed.
• The lateral transfer space is 98cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
• There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
• The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the door, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder, the wash basin and the soap dispenser.
• The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: towel dispenser.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm.
• The wash basin tap type is push.
• The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
• The height of the towel dispenser is 84cm.
• There is no emergency alarm.
• There is not a shelf.
• The cubicle does not have a full length mirror and coat hooks.
• The cubicle also has: a waste bin without lid and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
• The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, some grab rails, the dropdown rail and the toilet seat.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: some grab rails and the floor.
• Lighting levels are low in the cubicle.

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Changing Places (Longniddry Bents 3 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • There is step-free level access to the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 224cm x 262cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum height of 2.4m and there is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet seat but it is obstructed.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the door, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, all grab rails, the dropdown rail, the floor and the toilet seat.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 99cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted and height-adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The changing places hoist is powered overhead and covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin (at a recommended height range).
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder, the wash basin, the soap dispenser and towel dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • The towel dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
  • The cubicle also has: a nappy/incontinence items bin and a pedal bin.
  • The facility does not have a full length mirror and coat hooks.
  • There is not a shelf.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The Changing Places is located in the Longniddry Bents car park 3 toilet block at the north end of the beach.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Longniddry Car Parks)

• There is step-free level access into the toilet(s).
• There is a manual door which opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
• The shared standard toilet was surveyed.
• The wash basin tap type is push.
• There is a baby change facility which is not at a recommended height (between 70cm - 75cm).
• The toilets detailed are at Longniddry car park 3.
  There are 3 other similar shared toilet facilities at this location but without a baby change table.
  There are 4 similar facilities at Longniddry car park 2.
  There are 3 similar facilities at Longniddry car park 1, but with ramped or stepped access.

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Standard Shower (External Shower)

• There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
• There is a fixed height shower head.
• The shower control type is push.

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• Comments View
  • There is a shower at the end of each toilet block in the 3 car parks.

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User Reviews

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