Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include woodland walks, Mills Observatory, band stand, and Balgay Bridge.
- Related link Mills Observatory.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/dundee-city-council/access-guides/mills-observatory
- Related link Victoria Park.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/dundee-city-council/access-guides/victoria-park-dundee
- Related link Lochee Park.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/dundee-city-council/access-guides/lochee-park
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Comments
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- Balgay Park is adjacent to Victoria Park and Lochee Park.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Dundee.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Dundee.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Mills Observatory Car Park.
- The car park is located on Glamis Road.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located at the Scott Street and Glamis Road entrances (unmarked).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (Glamis Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on the access road from Glamis Road.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is an open gap for access.
- The width of the gap is 120cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Access Point (Scott Street / Balgay Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the corner of Scott Street and Balgay Road.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is an open gap for access.
- The width of the gap is 120cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located before and after the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Access Point (Balgay Bridge)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on the hillside between the Mills Observatory hill and Balgay Cemetery.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is an open gap for access past a barrier.
- The width of the gap is 118cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac and concrete surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are moderate, slight and steep slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Comments
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- There are steep steps to hill paths and steep slopes to the main hill.
Level Change (Woodland Paths)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located from the boundary road onto the hillside.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located from the boundary road onto the hillside.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- There are several woodland paths with ramps and steps up from the boundary road to the hillside. The paths are bypassed by the Mills Observatory access road.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.