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Disabled Access Guide for Ogden Water Country Park
Ogden Lane
Off Keighley Road
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX2 8XZ
Tel: 01422 249136
Email: ogden.water@calderdale.gov.uk
Web: http://www.ogdenwater.org.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Halifax.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 4.1m (10ft 5in x 13ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 50m (55yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is loose chippings.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
There are 4 designated bays located at the entrance to the car park and a further two adjacent to the Visitor Centre.
Outside Access (the Reservoir)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
Level Change (the Reservoir)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located adjacent to the Visitor Centre.
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 320cm (10ft 5in).
Outside Access (the Visitor Centre)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 78cm (2ft 6in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access (Ogden Water)
There is not level access to the service.
The lighting levels are low.
Level Change (Ogden Water)
The venue is accessed by a series of easy, moderate and steep slopes and approximately 1 and a half miles of the paths are accessible by wheelchair.
Inside Access (Visitor Centre)
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 6m (19ft 8in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located adjacent to the Visitor Centre.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the Visitor Centre.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 220cm x 210cm (7ft 2in x 6ft 10in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 147cm (4ft 9in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is not a toilet roll holder.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located adjacent to the Visitor Centre.
The female toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located adjacent to the Visitor Centre.
The male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
There is one manual wheelchair to borrow, which is available from the Visitor Centre.
The photograph shows the 2 additional designated parking bays at the toilet block.
Comments
The opening times are seasonal, please contact the venue for futher details.
