Overview

Lochwinnoch Railway Station is a small two-platform station through which services to Glasgow and Ayrshire run. As a station, it's not much to look at, and there is only one accessible parking space nearby. The main reason to visit is for the local Loch Semple, a mile away, which has accessible watersports at certain times of the year and is generally a nice scenic place to visit.

Transport & Parking

There is one accessible parking space at the station, conveniently located closest to the platform. It's marked in such a way as to allow you to open a car door on both sides, which is better than most I see at small train stations. A drop-off bay is available and clearly marked. It's important to note that if you're unable to manage stairs, there is only one platform you can board at - platform 1, which is the Glasgow-bound line. There's a bus stop close to platform 1 where you'll find the 307 and 307A in operation, to and from Johnstone Train Station.

Access

For step-free access, you will need to go down into the car park from the main road. The path is paved. From the car park, there is an incline. I managed it in a manual wheelchair with a bit of effort. There are two ways onto the platform. The route on the right has a ticket machine. It is under cover but set on a plinth, so you have to reach in to use it. The PIN pad is quite high and a bit awkward, but the contactless reader is easy enough to reach from a seated position. On the platform, there is tactile paving along the edge, a few tap-in and tap-out machines, and help points on both sides. The station is unstaffed, but there is a passenger assist meeting point on each platform if you have arranged support. Each platform has a bench and a rain shelter with metal seating. Only platform 1 is accessible. From here, you can catch trains to Paisley and Glasgow. Platform 2 is for trains to Largs, Ardrossan, Ayr and Stranraer. If you end up over there, the only way out is by stairs, which is a bit of a pain. Where there are stairs, the edges are clearly marked with tactile strips at the top and bottom, and handrails are in place. The ScotRail website mentions a hearing loop. I could not see where it was located, but it might be near the assistance tannoy or close to the passenger assist point.

Toilets

There are not toilets, accessible or otherwise at this venue.

Staff

This venue is not staffed.

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