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Amenities in this area include: gardens and parkland.
Additional amenities in this area include: woodland.
The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope, an open entrance with no doors and a narrow entrance opening.
This entrance is the main pathway leading from the visitor reception.
There is 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, maps and an accessible route map.
This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is near to the visitor reception. View information about this toilet (new tab).

From the visitor reception building, turn left onto the main pathway, passing the tea garden on the left and the rose garden on the right. At the end of the main gravel pathway as it turns to the right, continue straight on the narrower pathway. The estate grounds are ahead.
The route to the area is step-free via a very steep ramp/slope.
Path surfaces along the route are compact earth and gravel.
The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Access into the area is via a steep ramp/slope.
The slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
The access points to the area are located from the car park and within the grounds after the visitor reception. In both cases, the access points have steep slopes and narrow pathways which may be muddy and wet.
There is open access at the surveyed access point.
The width of the gap is 120cm.
The following outdoor facilities are available: woodland, formal gardens, gardens and farmland.
The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass, gravel, compact earth and loose stones.
Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
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 steep ramps/slopes without handrails and more than 3 steps without handrails in the main areas.
These are located at various points along the pathways. There are steps on the hike to the Long Stone.
There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
The paths have kissing gates which may create obstacles for some users.

The trail is approximately 1 Km.
The access point to the trail is from the pathway leading from the car park to the visitor reception. There is an open gateway with a minimum gap of 115cm.
The trail is mostly uphill to the Longstone through woodland. At one point the pathway divides, but there is a sign to indicate which is the correct direction. However, this is the only signage along the route.
The path varies in width but is less than 100cm in places. The path is steep and wet in places.
The hike is open 24 hours.
None of the paths are lit at night.
The route includes the following surfaces: gravel and mud.
Some of the route contains steep gradients, steps and very uneven surfaces.
These are found in the following areas: at various points along the route.
The route is clearly signposted.
The route has information boards with large maps and online maps.
Seating is available on the route.
There are no toilet facilities along the route.
There is a bench seat at the site of the Longstone.