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Overview (Ecclesall Wood and J. G. Graves Discovery Centre)

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• About View
  • This is a Woodland Area with trails, and a centre that can be hired for woodcraft and conservation courses.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: There is a café, car park, standard toilets and toilets with adaptations.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest parking is located Milhouse Park South Car Park.
  • The nearest train station is Dore Station.
  • The nearest tram stop is Cathedral.
  • The nearest bus station is Sheffield.
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The level of the woods is undulating with some steep slopes.
  • The following areas have stepped access: There are some access points into the woods that are via steps.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Ecclesall Wood and J. G. Graves Discovery Centre)

• There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
• Toilets with adaptations are located In the Reception Foyer of the Centre.
• The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
• The male and female toilet facilities are located In the Reception Foyer of the centre.
• The male and female toilet facilities are located In the Car Park.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

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Parking (Ecclesall Wood and J. G. Graves Discovery Centre)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the right as you approach the site, opposite the reception.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 380cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m from reception.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope and manual doors.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • While parking is free, donations to cover the upkeep of the car parks are welcomed.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.

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Parking (Limb Lane)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on Limb Lane.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.

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Entrance (Ecclesall Woods & J. G. Graves Discovery Centre Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 100cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• The second door has a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Access Point (J. G. Graves Discovery Centre Main Approach)

• This access point is located on Abbey Road.
• There is open access.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a slight gradient.

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Access Point (Abbey Lane - Discovery Centre Side)

• This access point is located at parking place on the discovery Centre side of Abbey Lane.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 46cm.
• This is one example of four such access points at parking lay-byes on the Discovery Side of Abbey Lane.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a slight gradient.

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Access Point (Discovery Car Park Stepped)

• This access point is located at the far side of the Discovery Centre car park.
• The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• There is sloped and stepped access.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is 1 step with no handrails.
• The step is unmarked.
• The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 6cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 130cm.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a steep gradient.

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Access Point (Abbeydale Road South)

• This access point is located on Abbeydale Road South, close to the junction with Abbey Lane.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 186cm.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a steep gradient.

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Access Point (Abbeydale Road South - opposite Millhouse Park)

• This access point is located on Abbeydale Road South opposite Millhouse Park.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free access via slope.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 152cm.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a steep gradient.

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Access Point (Abbeydale Road South - Stepped Access Point)

• This access point is located Abbey Dale Road South.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• There is sloped and stepped access.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• There are 4 steps with no handrails.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 27cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 66cm.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a steep gradient.

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Access Point (Walled Passage Access Point)

• This access point is located Abbeydale Road South.
• The width of the opening is 146cm.

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Access Point (Easy Trail - Abbey Lane)

• This access point is located at the lower end of Abbey Road, close to the junction with Abbeydale Road South.
• The width of the opening is 146cm.

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Access Point (Whirlowdale Road)

• This access point is located on Whirlowdale Road.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.

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Access Point (Whilowdale Road Stepped Access)

• This access point is located on Whirlowdale Road.
• There are 4 steps with no handrails.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• The width of the opening is 92cm.

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Access Point (Easy Trail Access Point Opposite Discovery Centre Drive)

• This access point is located Abbey Lane.
• The approach to the access point has a bollard.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• The width of the opening is 154cm.

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Access Point (Limb Lane Sloped)

• This access point is located Limb Lane and Ecclesall Road South.

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Access Point (Limb Lane Stepped)

• This access point is located at the corner of Limb Lane and Ecclesall Road South.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• There are 8 steps with a handrail on the left going down.
• The handrail is not easy to grip.
• The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The step markings are not clearly visible.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 20cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a slight gradient.

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Access Point (Limb Lane Car Park)

• This access point is located In the Ecclesall Woods car park on Limb Lane.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 78cm.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

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Eating and Drinking (Woodland Coffee Stop)

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• Location and Service View
  • The Woodland Coffee Stop is to the left of the reception.
  • The most accessible route has a very easy slope.
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Menus are wall-mounted, available on a board, displayed on the counter and available in large print.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located at the front of the cafe.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 110cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• Seating Area View
  • The seating area is covered.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: seating area opposite kiosk countervia slope.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, picnic tables and booths.
  • Some seating and tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is an outdoor covered seating area, with discreet fairy lights.

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Outdoor Spaces (Ecclesall Woods & J. G. Graves Discovery Centre)

• The following is available in this area: woodland, a toilet block and a visitor centre.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, loose chippings, grass, block paving, compact earth, uncompacted earth and paving slabs.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: There are slopes throughout the woods.
• The following areas have stepped access: There are some access points that are stepped.
• There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have narrow gaps and uneven surfaces which may create barriers for some users.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the right after entering the discovery centre reception.
  • The distance from entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a steep ramp or slope.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 151cm (width) x 239cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are two coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 158cm and 165cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.