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Disabled Access Guide for Plymouth Hoe
The Hoe
Hoe Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 2PA
Tel: 01752 606034
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Introduction
Related link Smeaton's Tower.
Related link Valentis Cafe Bar.
Related link West Park.
Plymouth Hoe is generally accessed from street level by steep slopes or steps.
The accessible route into the park is via the Blue Badge car park or the promenade.
There are no set opening times.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Plymouth.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Plymouth.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is in the centre of the park.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 4.7m (11ft 9in x 15ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd) from the footpaths.
The furthest designated bay is 60m (65yd) from the footpaths.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
The car park is for the use of Blue Badge holders only.
There are various concrete paths which run off the car park and promenade into the park.
Outside Access (Hoe Road)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the site.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (Hoe Road)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the steps.
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading up to the park.
There are 15+ steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the right going up.
The handrail does not cover all of the steps.
Outside Access (Accessible Access Points)
This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 350cm (11ft 5in) wide.
Outside Access (Armada Way)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the site.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Armada Way)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Promenade Access Point)
This information is for the entrance located in Elliot Street.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There are easy, moderate and steep slopes on the concrete paths throughout the park.
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.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 75m (82yd) from the car park.
The adapted toilet is located in a WC block behind Valentis Cafe Bar.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
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 door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 175cm x 150cm (5ft 8in x 4ft 11in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 5in).
There is not a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not 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.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 53cm (1ft 8in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 86cm (2ft 9in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in a WC block behind Valentis Cafe Bar.
The female toilets are 120m (131yd) from the car park.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in a WC block behind Valentis Cafe Bar.
The male toilets are 75m (82yd) from the car park.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
The photographs show the standard male toilet.
Level Change (Standard Male Toilet)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading into both standard toilets.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
