Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- The most accessible entrance has steps, a very steep ramp/slope and an open entrance with no doors.
- 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 around to the right side of the tearoom building. 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, accessible maps and sensory maps.
- You can borrow these from visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
- You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: a mobility scooter. 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 visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
Route to (the Woodland)
- From the visitor reception exit, head up the main path to the right.
At the Discovery Cabin, take the lower path and follow it to the South Garden.
Follow the path through the South Garden until you come to the steps on the left which lead into the woodland. - The route to the area is step-free via a very steep ramp/slope.
- Path surfaces along the route are compact earth, tarmac and bonded gravel.
- The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is no accessible shuttle to this area.
- The visitor shuttle can take people to the top of the main steep slope (to the Discovery Cabin), but not all the way to the woodland.
Outdoor Spaces
- This information is for the access point located in the South Garden.
- Access into the area is via steps and a very steep ramp/slope.
- The slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
- There are 4 steps, which are unmarked, with a handrail on the left going down.
- There is open access at the surveyed access point.
- The following outdoor facilities are available: woodland.
- The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: compact earth.
- 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 steep ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas .
- Paths throughout the woodland are steeply sloped.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Hikes and Trails (Woodland Walks)
- The walk is approximately 0.5 miles long.
- Join the woodland path from the South Garden by the steps.
Follow the path and it will return to the South Garden.
The path is well maintained with an even surface. - The trail is not open 24 hours.
- None of the paths are lit at night.
- The route includes the following surfaces: compacted gravel.
- Some of the route contains steep gradients, steps and very uneven surfaces.
- These are found in the following areas: throughout the woodland path.
- There are no alternative routes to avoid these areas.
- The route is not clearly signposted.
- The route has handheld maps.
- Seating is available on the route.
- There are no toilet facilities along the route.