Accessibility

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Arriving and Parking facilities

If driving, there is a low bridge just before the entrance to the car park, with a height limit of 10 feet / 3m. The station has parking facilities at cost should your vehicle be too high for bridge. This will involve about 100mtr walk along road with protected walkway, under bridge to the Cycle Hub.

There is ample parking for cars, including one marked bay for disabled parking. All parking is free of charge for Cycle Hub users.

All dogs, including guide and service dogs, are welcome.

Public toilet

There is an accessible toilet at the front of the Cycle Hub, with a 900mm wide ramp and an assistance required button on the outside. The toilet door is 880mm wide, the direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the left; there are handrails and an emergency assistance pull cord.

Visual Impairment

We have contrast markings on all glass doors, contrast markings on all full-height windows and colour contrast between walls and doorframes.

Cycle Hire

Carers go free when accompanying a paying visitor. Appropriate documentation or ID will be required to receive this discount. (Examples of ID could include a carer card, business card, letter confirming that the accompanying person is receiving Disability Living Allowance, etc.)

Hire Options:

Two low-step through trikes

One BMX style trike

One e-trike

Two additional back support seat

Foot pedals with straps

Tag along and chariot attachments for younger riders

Staff training

Our staff have disability awareness training.

If you have any specific questions about access, please call us and we will endeavour to help.”