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Access Guide

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has slight ramps/slopes and an open entrance with no doors.
  • This entrance is located at the end of Lake Road.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating.

Public Transport

Parking (Lakeside Car Park)

  • This site does not have a car park.
  • Nearby parking includes: an open air public car park.

Outdoor Spaces

  • This information is for the access point located at the end of Lake Road.
  • Access into the area is via slight ramps/slopes.
  • The slope is over 150cm wide.
  • There is open access at the surveyed access point.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: open countryside.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: block paving, gravel and compact earth.
  • Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor space.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access around some of the area.
  • There are slight ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas.
  • The slight slopes are located along the paths surrounding the Lakeside car park, and along the path to Friars Crag.
    There is a slight slope leading to a monument at the end of the Friars Crag path.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Hikes and Trails (Path to Friars Crag)

  • The trail is approximately 700 metres long.
  • This route is from Lakeside car park, along Lake Road and Derwent Water lakefront to Friars Crag.
  • The trail is open 24 hours.
  • Some of the paths are lit at night.
  • The route includes the following surfaces: tarmac, paving slabs, gravel and compacted gravel.
  • The route is clearly signposted.
  • The route has information boards with large maps and information boards without maps.
  • The route travels through areas which are busy with pedestrians.
  • Seating is available on the route.
  • There are standard and accessible toilet facilities along the route.
  • The distance from Lakeside car park to National Trust land is approximately 400 metres.
    The toilet facilities are located at the beginning of the trail, in the Lakeside car park. These are not owned / managed by National Trust.