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Route - Beccles Marsh Easy Going Trail

The Quay, Fen Lane, Suffolk, NR34 9BH

Access Guide

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Introduction

  • Comments View
    • This is an easy going trail that starts from The Quay and continues around the edge of the River Waveney and Marshes.
    • The Beccles Tourist Information Centre and Quay Cafe are available off this route. .
    • There are three routes available at Beccles Marsh.
    • Trail 1 is approximately 1.5 miles / 2.4 km.
    • Trail 2 is approximately 3 miles / 5 km.
    • Trail 3 is approximately 5 miles / 8 km.

Parking (Car Park 1)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located just off Fen Lane.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are cobbles.
    • The car park surface is cobbled.
    • The patron does not have to cross a road.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • This car park is accessible via Fen Lane.

Parking (Car Park 2/Tourist Information Centre)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located to the right as you face the cafe.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There is/are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is concrete.
    • The patron does not have to cross a road.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • This car park is accessible via Fen Lane.
    • There is a 30 minute limit to this car park.

Beccles Marsh Easy Access Trail - Trail 1

  • This is the Easy Access Trail.
  • This trail is approximately 1.5 miles / 2.4 km.
  • The Beccles Marsh Trail starts from both car parks.
  • The trail continues down wide and narrow paths, past the tourist information centre and The Quay.
  • This trail continues in a circular route back to the car park.
  • There is signage at the beginning of the trail.
  • There is wooden seating and tables available along this trail.

Paths

  • The path surfaces along this trail start as compact earth with grass verges and then vary to mud, cobbles and concrete.
  • The widths of the paths range between 75cm to 150cm.
  • There are some easy to moderate slopes on this trail.
  • Assistance for wheelchairs is needed on this trail.

Footbridge

  • There is a foot bridge leading from car park 2 to the trail and it is 160cm in width.
  • This footbridge is steep and has handrails available on both sides.

Accessible Toilet (Open April to October)

  • There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the tourist information office entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located at the front of the toilet block.
    • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from a member of staff at the cafe/tourist information office.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 240cm x 300cm (7ft 10in x 9ft 10in).
    • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 7in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is twist/turn.
    • There is not a mixer tap.
    • There is not an emergency alarm.
    • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are medium.

Level Change (Accessible toilet)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

Standard Toilet(s) (Open April to October)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left of the toilet block.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the tourist information office entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the toilet block.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the tourist information office entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located in the female standard toilets.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).

Level Change (Standard Female Toilet)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up.