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Shoalstone Beach & Outdoor Pool
Shoalstone Beach
Berry Head Road
Brixham
Devon
TQ5 9AE
Tel: 01803 207975
Fax: 01803 207981
Email: beaches@torbay.gov.uk
Web: http://www.torbay.gov.uk
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Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Brixham.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Paignton.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 500m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park
Outside Access
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
No Level Access (Outside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 280cm (9ft 2in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 15+ steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The ramped access to the beach and pool is to the left of the car park and toilets as you face the pool. It is 296 cm wide, and is 150 m from the car park.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
No Level Access (Inside Access)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
These steps lead up from the poolside to the changing cubicles.
There are also three deep steps leading down to the beach.
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 located in the toilet block next to the car park.
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 dimensions of the adapted toilet are 143cm x 202cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 7in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 72cm (2ft 4in).
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
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 are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 52cm (1ft 8in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 good.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
The toilet block is accessed via a moderate ramp, 100 cm wide, or 5 medium steps from the car park.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the toilet block next to the car park.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the toilet block next to the car park.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
The toilet block is accessed via a moderate ramp, 100 cm wide, or 5 medium steps from the car park.
Swimming Pool
There is a ramped entrance into the water.
There is not a wet side chair available.
There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
There are not steps into the swimming pool.
There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
Adapted Changing Room
There are not adapted changing rooms available.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
The photograph shows the path leading from the car park and toilets to the steep ramp down to the pool and beach.
Additional Information
The photograph shows the steps leading down to the beach and pool from the car park and toilets.
Additional Information
The photograph shows the steps leading onto the beach.
