Peaceful trip to feed the ducks!
4.5
4.5
Date of visit: April 2022
I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Excellent
Good paths on the whole, not all of which are surfaced or suitable for wheelchairs. Good online maps are available though which give details of paths. Main route round big pond is mostly OK but not entirely level, and has a few quite steep-ish slopes, which my husband struggled to get me up in manual chair, but we did manage in the end! A few lumpy tree roots to avoid, a few small potholes in places and one or two of the wheelchair bridges have a bit of bump or edge to get on/off, and one of the hides had a ledge/sill across the doorway which we could not cross. But a beautiful place, and very peaceful. Lots of flora and fauna to see. Quiet today, with just a few dog walkers.
Disabled Access In and Around
Good
Signs fairly good, but main paths not very level and rather lumpy. A few quite steep slopes for a manual wheelchair. Edges onto/off bridges etc not very level and several had uneven bits we could not get across. Much improved access though, compared to a few years ago. They are clearly trying hard to make it all more accessible, without pouring concrete or tarmac everywhere, so as not to spoil the beautiful location/atmosphere.
Parking & Transport
Good
Very small carpark with only one official disabled spot. Bit of a slope and a big gate to enter the Ponds, so a lone wheelchair user would need assistance.
Accessible Toilets
Bad
No loos at all anywhere near. :(
Staff
Bad
No staff anywhere while we were there.
