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RSPB Loch Garten Nature Centre, Abernethy

Abernethy National Nature Centre, Forest Lodge, Nethy Bridge, Highland, PH25 3HA

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located to the left of the Nature Centre.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located to the left of the Welcome Hut.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located to the left of the Welcome Hut.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located inside the Changing Places.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left of the unnamed road after turning off the B970.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac, loose chippings and unsurfaced areas.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 180cm (width) x 403cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 12m from Welcome Hut.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and doors permanently held open.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 3 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 180cm (width) x 403cm (depth).
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.

Entrance (Welcome Hub)

  • This entrance is located beside the car park.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 99cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Changing Places (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the left of the Welcome Hut.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • The distance from the Welcome Hut is 1m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 395cm (width) x 307cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 194cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 82cm.
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 77cm from the floor.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 179cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 113cm from the floor.
    • There are paper towels for drying hands.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The facility has a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 104cm and 139cm from the floor.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance (Nature Centre)

  • This entrance is located past the Welcome Hut, taking the first left and up the path.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a smaller second ramp which has a steeper gradient.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 78cm.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 78cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Exhibition Space (Nature Centre)

  • This area is indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include automatic doors.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Display information includes: subtitles, information boards and televisions/screens.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables and tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There are shows/talks with designated seating for wheelchair users.
  • The tour is self-guided.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the tour.
  • Access throughout the tour may include manual doors and automatic doors.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided throughout the tour.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the Nature Centre.
    • The distance from the Nature Centre is 4m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is stepped access into the facility.
    • The step is clearly marked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the highest step is 3cm.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 158cm (width) x 236cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 77cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 106cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: woodland and a visitor centre.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, loose chippings, loose stones and decking.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: route from the Woodland Hut to the Nature Centre and nature trails.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.

Seating Area (Picnic Area)

  • The seating area is located outside the Nature Centre.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: a picnic bench and bench.
  • 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: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • There are two wooden picnic benches at the Nature Centre, one of which has a designated wheelchair bay.