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Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve - Countryside - National Trust

Roanhead, Hawthwaite Lane, near Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4QJ

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this area include: parkland.
  • Additional amenities in this area include: a beach.
  • The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope.
  • This entrance is accessible path starts at the back of the car park.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: a large map in the car park and an information board in the car park.
  • At the time of our visit the hearing assistance system was not working.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: step free standard toilets.

Public Transport

Parking

  • This site has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a tarmac and compacted gravel surface.
  • Parking is free for National Trust members and Blue Badge holders, but charges apply for all other visitors.
  • There are clearly presented payment signs.
  • Maps and information boards are available.
  • There is 1 Blue Badge parking bay.
  • There is no hatched zone.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m from the The Red Hut.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: bollards with high colour contrast but no visual identification band.
  • There are not parent and child parking bays available.

Admissions

  • At this location the following are free to access for all visitors: None.
  • At this location the following areas are free to access for National Trust members but payable for everyone else: Parking.
  • At this location the following areas require payment from everyone (including National Trust members): None.
  • Parking is free for National Trust members and Blue Badge holders but chargeable for all other visitors.
  • This site does not offer companion or carer discounts.

Visitor Reception (The Red Hut)

  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • The door is manual, permanently held open and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • The majority of aisle widths are under 150cm.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) throughout the area.
  • All flooring is smooth and even.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There are tables and chairs without armrests available in the visitor reception.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Toilet

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The door is manual, permanently held open and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • The width of the widest cubicle door opening is 73cm.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • There are no hand dryers.

Outdoor Spaces

  • This information is for the access point located to the right of the car park.
  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • There is open access at the surveyed access point.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: parkland and open countryside.
  • The outdoor facilities also include: a beach.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass and sand.
  • 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 the area.
  • There are slight ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Hikes and Trails (Accessible Path)

  • The walk is approximately 0.2 miles.
  • The route follows tiling on a circular route around a viewpoint.
  • The walk is not open 24 hours.
  • None of the paths are lit at night.
  • The route includes the following surfaces: paving slabs.
  • The route is not clearly signposted.
  • The route has information boards with large maps.
  • Seating is available on the route.
  • There are no toilet facilities along the route.