Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope and an open entrance with no doors.
- This entrance is to the left from the car park (when facing inland).
- There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
- The following are also available: seating.
- This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located to the left from the shop entrance. View information about this toilet (new tab).
- Additional toilet facilities with adaptations for disabled people are located in the toilet block to the right of the shop, café and visitor centre building. View information about this toilet (new tab).
Equipment and Resources to Borrow
- Equipment cannot be borrowed or hired.
- Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.
Outdoor Spaces (West Hill and South Downs Way)
- This information is for the access point located to the left from the car park (when facing inland).
- Access into the area is via a steep ramp/slope.
- The slope is over 150cm wide.
- There is open access at the surveyed access point.
- The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass, compact earth and uncompacted earth.
- Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
- The majority of the paths are not 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 in various places throughout the area.
- There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Outdoor Spaces (Cliffs and The Lookout)
- This information is for the access point located to the right from the car park (when facing inland).
- Access into the area is via steps and a very steep ramp/slope (which bypasses any steps).
- The slope is over 150cm wide.
- There are 10+ steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
- There is open access at the surveyed access point.
- The following outdoor facilities are available: open countryside.
- The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass, compact earth and uncompacted earth.
- Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
- 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 in various places throughout the area.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Hikes and Trails (The Lookout)
- The walk is approximately 1 mile long.
- Head to the left side of the car park, and take the steps or slope up.
Follow the coastline to the lighthouse at the top of the rise of the cliffs.
Return from this point by the same route, or carry on for a longer walk. - The hike is open 24 hours.
- None of the paths are lit at night.
- The route includes the following surfaces: grass, gravel, compacted gravel and mud.
- Some of the route contains steep gradients and very uneven surfaces.
- These are found in the following areas: throughout the route.
- There are no alternative routes to avoid these areas.
- The route is not clearly signposted.
- The route has information boards with large maps and online maps.
- Seating is available on the route.
- There are no toilet facilities along the route.