Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- Amenities in this area include: parkland.
- The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope and gates.
- This entrance is located in the bottom left hand corner of East Wood.
- 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 near the Bothy Tearoom. View information about this toilet (new tab).
Equipment and Resources to Borrow
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair. 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 welcome centre. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
- Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.
Route to (East Wood)
- Turn left as you exit the welcome centre and head up the slightly sloped hill for approximately 8 metres.
Take the first right turn and continue following the path down a steeply sloped hill for approximately 6 metres.
East wood is on the left. - The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope and is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
- Path surfaces along the route are gravel.
- The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is no accessible shuttle to this area.
Outdoor Spaces
- This information is for the access point located in the bottom left hand corner of East Wood.
- Access into the area is via a steep ramp/slope.
- The slope is over 150cm wide.
- There is a gate at the surveyed access point which is permanently held open.
- The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: gravel.
- Footpaths are available in all 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.
- Throughout the area there are slight and steep slopes.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.