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Downs Banks - Woodland - National Trust

Washdale Lane, Oulton Heath, Near Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8UU

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this area include: parkland.
  • Additional amenities in this area include: woodland walks and a bridal trail.
  • The most accessible entrance has slight ramps/slopes and an open entrance with no doors.
  • This entrance is to the front right of the car park.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating, a large map in the car park and an information board in the car park.

Admissions

  • At this location the following are free to access for all visitors: all areas of the site.
  • Parking is free for all visitors.

Public Transport

Parking

  • This site has a car park.
  • The vehicle route from the main road to the car park includes: potholes.
  • This is an open air car park with a loose chippings surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Maps and information boards are available.
  • There are no Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: uneven surfaces, loose chippings and a lack of pedestrian walkways to cross the car park.
  • There are not parent and child parking bays available.
  • No overnight parking is permitted.

Outdoor Spaces

  • This information is for the access point located to the right of the car park entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • There is open access at the surveyed access point.
  • The width of the gap is 131cm.
  • There are bollards at the access point which have a minimum width of 131cm and are 74cm high.
  • The bollards do not contrast visually with the ground.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: parkland and woodland.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass, gravel and compact earth.
  • Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor spaces.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no step-free level access around the area.
  • There are slight ramps/slopes without handrails and steep ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas.
  • The slight and steep slopes are along the paths throughout the walk.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have gates which may create obstacles for some users.
  • There are fords and streams in multiple places crossing the paths which may be difficult to navigate.

Hikes and Trails (Bridal Pathway)

  • The walk is approximately 3.2 kilometres long.
  • The walk starts at the front right of the car park and is a single path that loops back onto itself returning to the car park.
  • The walk is open 24 hours.
  • None of the paths are lit at night.
  • The route includes the following surfaces: loose chippings, grass, compacted gravel and mud.
  • Some of the route contains steep gradients and very uneven surfaces.
  • These are found in the following areas: most areas.
  • There are no alternative routes to avoid these areas.
  • The route is not clearly signposted.
  • The route has information boards with large maps.
  • Seating is available on the route.
  • There are no toilet facilities along the route.