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Accessibility
The surface of a path
makes a huge difference to how easy it is to use. "Out
and About" classifies all paths shown on site maps
into four levels of "accessibility":
Fully Accessible
The path surface should
be compact, firm, stable, non-slip and should not retain
standing water. There will be very little loose material
on the path, and where present should not exceed 5mm
in size. Maximum gradient present of 1:20. Minimum path
width of 1.2m. No stiles, gates or barriers inaccessible
to wheelchairs present, or pinch points less than 815mm
wide.
Accessible
Most, but not all, of
the "fully accessible" criteria are met, e.g.
gradients may exceed 1:20 in some locations. Stiles
and steps will be absent.
Rough Surfaced Paths
Some form of surfacing
should be present, but it might be poorly drained, loose,
uneven or eroded.
Unsurfaced Paths
Mown grass or worn earth
paths.
These levels of accessibility appear on top of the path
colour on the site maps,
as these 2 examples show:
pedestrian, unsurfaced
all users, accessible |
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