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Cragside - Lady's Walk

Rothbury, Morpeth, Norhumberland, NE65 7PX

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has slight ramps/slopes, a steep ramp/slope and an open entrance with no doors.
  • This entrance is in front of the visitor centre.
  • 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 on the right after you enter through the visitor centre arch. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • Sensory packs can be borrowed which include: ear defenders, magnifying glass and activity sheets.
  • You can borrow these from the shop, business support or the house. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.

Route to (Lady's Walk)

  • Lady's Walk can be accessed from the front of the visitor centre by the lake and can be walked clockwise or anti-clockwise around the lake.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope and is step-free via a very steep ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and wood.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Outdoor Spaces

  • This information is for the access point located in front of the visitor centre.
  • Access into the area is via slight ramps/slopes and steep ramps/slopes.
  • The slope is over 150cm wide.
  • There is open access at the surveyed access point.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: parkland and woodland.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: concrete or tarmac, loose chippings, grass, compact earth and wood.
  • Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor spaces.
  • The majority of the paths are not 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 slight and steep slopes throughout.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Hikes and Trails (Lady's Walk)

  • The walk is approximately 1 mile long.
  • Lady's Walk goes around the lake in front of the visitor centre. The route can be walked clockwise or anti-clockwise.
  • The hike is not open 24 hours.
  • None of the paths are lit at night.
  • The route includes the following surfaces: tarmac, loose chippings, grass and wood.
  • Some of the route contains steep gradients.
  • These are found in the following areas: on the right side of the lake.
  • There are no alternative routes to avoid these areas.
  • The route is clearly signposted.
  • Seating is available on the route.
  • There are no toilet facilities along the route.