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Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - The Leas

Coast Road, Whitburn, Tyne & Wear, SR6 7NH

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has slight ramps/slopes 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 part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is to the left of the visitor reception and shop entrance. View information about this toilet (new tab).

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Outdoor Spaces

  • Access into the area is via slight ramps/slopes.
  • The slope is over 150cm wide.
  • The access points to the area are located at various points around the site.
  • There is open access at the surveyed access point.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: open countryside.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: loose chippings, grass and compact earth.
  • Footpaths are available in some 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.
  • There are slight and steep slopes throughout the area.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.