Access Statement
Introduction
Our aim is to comply with the DDA and provide a quality experience for all visitors. We endeavor to ensure that disabled people are not treated any less favourably and that “reasonable adjustments” are made where appropriate through sensitive and creative solutions. All staff will be happy to accommodate specific needs
Llandudno Ski and Snowboard Centre is situated on the Great Orme 315ft above sea level. The Great Orme is run as a nature reserve and is the site of protective designations including Special Area of Conservation, Heritage Coast, Country Park and Site of Special Scientific Interest. The aims of these conservation designations are to protect and preserve the rustic beauty of the Great Orme. We are therefore obilged to comply with the aims of these protective designations and to help preserve the Great Orme in its origial condition. The site remains largely un-pathed and uneven and we ask our visitors to be mindful of this.
Pre-Arrival
A website detailing all our activities and includes our access statement
Information can be provided in large print upon request
We have email and fax facilities
We are 0.3miles away from black gate bus stop on Llwynon Road.
We are 0.7 miles away from Llandudno train station
Arrival and Car Parking Facilities
Access to our free car park is gained via Happy Valley Road. The car park is loose and uneven under foot.
There is access to a drop off point situated behind the car park via Wyddfyd Road. This will leave you at the same level as the entrance to The Alpine Lodge. Access to the drop off point in Wyddfyd Road can be gained via the car park. However this is via a padlocked gate. The gate can be unlocked to allow access to the drop off point providing forewarning is given.
Access to The Alpine Lodge via the car park can be gained via a smooth moderately steep inclining ramp 147cm wide.
Areas around the building in place remain uneven and loose under foot. However, where concrete has been laid the path is approximately 132cm wide.
Main Entrance and Reception
Entry in to The Alpine Lodge is via double doors that open to a width of 165cm. There is a 5cm lip at the door and a water bowl for dog is situated near entrance.
The entrance to the toilet facilities is situated beneath The Alpine Lodge. The door is 81cm wide and there is a small step of 10cm.
Entry in to the reception and ski hire is via a smooth concrete ramp 142cm wide. The door is 81cm wide.
There are no call buttons by the entrances but staff are available to assist if help is required.
Entry is free of charge and there are no barriers or gates.
Public Areas – WC
There is a disabled toilet plus a ladies and gents toilet beneath The Alpine Lodge.
Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets.
The entrance to the disabled toilets is 87cm wide.
There is one horizontal and one vertical rail to the right of the toilets
Situated to the left of the toilet next to the sink there is a horizontal rail that can be raised.
The height of the toilet (floor to seat) is 41cm.
There is no alarm call system.
Restaurant/Café
The Alpine Lodge is spacious with divided seating areas. The partitions are cushioned pews with additions movable chairs and tables.
Menus are available on all tables and available verbally from staff on request from staff.
Flooring within The Alpine Lodge is tiled. There are two steps 15cm high steps, which divide the seating areas.
The Alpine Lodge has a counter service. However table service can be offered where needed.
There is a moderately steep gradient ramp up to The Alpine Lodge this will avoid all steps.
Staff are available to assist where required.
Activities
Llandudno Ski and Snowboard Centre offer a variety of different activities. Each activity requires a varying degree of physical effort. At the centre we do not wish to be prescriptive and try to assess each case individually.
Access to the slope is via a combination of loose and uneven paths and a wooden sloped bridge with a handrail 83cm above the ground and 150cm wide.
Skiing lessons are available for children from 4 years old. Skiing requires a good level of leg strength and endurance. An adequate level of balance is also required. Shorter lessons can be arranged.
Snow boarding lessons are available for children from 10 years old. Similarly to skiing, snowboarding requires good balance, leg strength and endurance.
Tobogganing has a minimum age of 4 years. Children between 4 and 7 years old are required to travel with an adult. Children over 8 travel alone. Exceptions can be made depending on the child’s ability.
The toboggan cart is 132cm long and 46cm wide. The toboggan requires the operator to be able to sit upright unaided. The breaking mechanism is a simple lever. The lever is pushed down to release the breaks and pulled up toward the body to break or stop the toboggan.
Access to the toboggan is via a combination of uneven gravel paths and sloped wooden bridges. There is a 20cm step from the wooden bridge down to the gravel path. The wooden bridge has handrails 96cm from the ground and is 132cm wide.
Sno-tubing has a minimum age of 4 years. No physical effort is require when the sno-tube is descending slope. Help ascending slope is available and again may not require any physical effort from the sno-tuber. Notification prior to your arrival at the centre is advised.
Golf has no minimum age limit. Access to the Alpine Adventure Golf is gained via one 15cm step on to wood decking.
The Alpine Adventure Golf consists of 9 holes. Within the course there are numerous steps, gravel paths and other challenging objects to maneuver around. Each of the 9 holes are bordered by wooden beams 13cm high
Additional Information
Service dogs are welcome. We provide a water bowl at the front entrance.
Contact Information
Telephone: 01492 874707
Fax: 01492 870516
Website: www.jnll.co.uk
Address: John Nike Leisuresport
Llandudno Ski and Snowboard Centre Great Orme Llandudno North Wales LL30 2QL Hours of operation:10am – 10pm daily (except Christmas day)
Getting here By taxi (accessible taxi): Alliance Taxis: 01492 878787 By local Public Transport: Arriva Buses: 0844 800 44 11
By train: Arriva Trains:0845 6061 660
We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve. If you have any comments please phone 01492 874707 |
