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Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne - Grounds

Mussenden Road, Castlerock, Londonderry, BT51 4RP

Access Guide

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope and a gate.
  • This entrance is at the top of the path from the Lion's Gate Car Park.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located in the walled garden. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • Equipment cannot be borrowed or hired.
  • Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.

Route to (the Grounds)

  • Head to the far end of the Lion's Gate Car Park and go up the sloping path to the right.
    Continue in the same direction through the gate and into the grounds.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, gravel and grass.
  • 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 at the top of the path up from the Lions Gate Car Park.
  • 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 opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate has a latch lock.
  • The width of the gap is 157cm.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: concrete or tarmac, grass and compact earth.
  • Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
  • The majority of the paths are 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.
  • There are slight and steep slopes throughout.
    There is a kissing gate with a step once through it in order to reach the Belvedere Ruin.
  • There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have kissing gates which may create obstacles for some users.