Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Connaught Water is a ten-acre lake located within Epping Forest, one of the largest forests in the UK.
Named after the Duke of Connaught, the first ranger of Epping Forest, Connaught Water is a popular spot for walking, known for its wildlife and scenic views, and making it a favoured destination for visitors. - The following is available here: trails and woodland.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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- Connaught Water is a ten-acre lake located within Epping Forest, one of the largest forests in the UK.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Chingford.
- This station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting Around
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- Circulation routes around the site consist of: surfaced footpaths and unsurfaced paths.
- Resting areas are available along circulation routes.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Map boards are provided.
- There are very easy and slight slopes throughout the site.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Rangers Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 110cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 2m from the Connaught Waters access point.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 6 hours.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Access Points and Turnstiles
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Access Point
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- This access point is located at the top of the car park on Rangers Road.
- The approach to the access point has a bollard.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope.
- There is an open gap at this access point.
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
Outdoor Spaces
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About
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- The following is available in this area: woodland and walkways.
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Getting Around
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- There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
- Surfaced footpaths consist of: bonded gravel and boardwalk.
- The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are also unsurfaced paths/trails in some areas.
- Path or trail surfaces consist of: grass, compact earth and uncompacted earth (muddy).
- The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
- Some paths/trails have sections with: uneven surfaces, overgrown vegetation and muddy surfaces.
- There is no signage in this area.
- There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- There are very easy and slight slopes throughout the site.