Scaling Dam

Date of visit: August 2021

I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: dexterity or coordination and moving around.

Overall Rating

We really went on a bit of a scoping visit, pending a possible return in the autumn. I had read somewhere that the walk around the dam was partially accessible. We did the accessible section but then turned back. Later, we will attempt the 'non-accessible' section too, but on a summer's day, I was too hot and tired to do the whole circular walk. However, the walk does continue all the way round and, in theory, it should be reasonably level, as it follows the water level. We visited mid-August, which often means lots of nettles and wasps (both my nemesis!) However, this walk had neither. The path is wide and well kept. Beautiful bright yellow flowers on both sides but apart from occasional bumble bees, we didn't see anything that stings.

Disabled Access In and Around

From the toilet block, there is a wide, flat path along one side of the dam. It is well accessible with the right chair but it is grass and so quite hard going. I was using my mountain trike and by the time we'd gone there and back, I was quite tired. It was windy though and quite warm, so that didn't help. I would be interested to attempt the full circle some time.

Parking & Transport

We drove there and parked in the general car park. It said that blue badge holders didn't have to pay but it either didn't say (or we missed it) that there is accessible parking near the toilet block. This would have made it much easier but by the time we saw it, we had already made our way down from the car park.

Accessible Toilets

Toilets were easy to find and reasonably clean considering they are open to all. My only complaint is that the toilet is very low.

Staff

0

Not really applicable, as we didn't see any staff.

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