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Summary

The most accessible entrance has steep ramps/slopes, an open entrance with no doors and a gate.

There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the site.
The nearest train station is Aberystwyth.
Aberystwyth station is 27 miles away on Alexandra Road.
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The entrance to the coastal path is approximately 300 metres up the lane to your right as you face the beach.
Do not follow the signposted path that starts at the beach as this is difficult and unsafe for all but the most sure-footed.
The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
Path surfaces along the route are compact earth, tarmac, gravel and grass.
The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.

From the upper entrance to the Rock Street car park, turn right then turn left and go up the hill along Water Street.
After a short way, turn right on to Lewis Terrace and follow the road to the end.
The start of the coastal path will be seen on the right at the end of Lewis Terrace.
The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and gravel.
The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.

Access into the area is via a steep ramp/slope.
The slope is over 150cm wide.
The access points to the area are located along the lane above Cwmtydu beach and at the end of Lewis Terrace in New Quay.
There is an easy open gate at the surveyed access point which opens away from you (push).
The gate is self-closing.
The width of the gap is 74cm.
The following outdoor facilities are available: open countryside.
The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: concrete or tarmac, grass, compact earth and loose stones.
Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is step-free level access around the area.
There are steep ramps/slopes without handrails and more than 3 steps without handrails in the main areas.
Slopes are located along the entirety of the coastal path.
Steps are located along the coastal path just before reaching New Quay.
There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
The paths have easy open gates and kissing gates which may create obstacles for some users.