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Summary

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The most accessible entrance has an open entrance with no doors.
There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
The following are also available: seating, facilities for assistance dogs and a large map in the car park.
This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is in the stable yard. View information about this toilet (new tab).
Additional toilet facilities with adaptations for disabled people are at Calke Explore. View information about this toilet (new tab).

There is open access to the parkland from all areas of the site, but the green route is the most accessible.
The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
Path surfaces along the route are compact earth, tarmac and bonded gravel.
The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is an accessible shuttle which can take visitors to this area.

The access points to the area are located from the car park onwards in all directions.
There is open access at the surveyed access point.
The following outdoor facilities are available: a playground, parkland, woodland and gardens.
The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: loose chippings, grass, bonded 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 step-free level access around some of the area.
There are slight ramps/slopes without handrails and steep ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas.
There are slopes of varying degrees throughout the parkland.
A map of the most accessible paths in the parkland is available from the visitor reception.
There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Playground View
- There is a fenced play area with an entrance under 100cm wide.
- The gate may be difficult to open and does not have a high colour contrast with the fence.
- The play equipment is not in easy reach for a range of users.
- The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, climbing and balancing.

The trail is approximately 3.7 or 6.4 miles long.
There are several trails throughout the parkland.
The tramway trail is suitable for the tramper but not for mobility scooters as there are steep and muddy areas along the route.
The trail is open 24 hours.
None of the paths are lit at night.
The route includes the following surfaces: loose chippings, grass, bonded 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 clearly signposted.
The route has information boards with large maps, handheld maps and online maps.
Seating is available on the route.
There are no toilet facilities along the route.

You can borrow or hire the following equipment: cycles and electric cycles. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
There are charges to borrow the cycles and electric cycles.
You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: trampers. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
You can borrow these from the visitor reception at Calke Abbey. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
The bicycles are available to hire from the Cycle Hire Hut at Calke Explore.