Access Statement forTREASURE TRAILS DORSET

Introduction

Treasure Trails Dorset provides a series of themed self-guided walking, cycling, driving and bus trails throughout Dorset, based on a Murder Mystery, Treasure Hunt or Spy Mission format.  The trails involve following a self-guided route around a location, which will lead the trailer to a series of clues set on permanent features, such as plaques, inscriptions, information boards, etc.

The trails can be completed all year round and are suitable for all ages and all abilities as the trails are designed to be completed at leisure.

Pre-Arrival

• The Trailer can access details about each individual trail via the website www.treasuretrails.co.uk
• The trails can be pre-purchased and downloaded prior to the trailer's visit.
• The customer can view on the website where the Dorset Treasure Trails can be purchased locally.
• Each trail gives information on the approximate distance and suggested duration.
• Each trail gives suitability for wheelchair and pushchair users.

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

• The start location is given within each trail.
• Suggested parking is given where possible.
• Customers are encouraged to use public transport where possible.
• Car parking charges are payable when parking in public car parks.

Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area

• Trailers are not required to enter any private property or pay entrance fees in order to complete the trail.
• The trails are set on well-maintained paths, pavements and roads.
• There is information ‘About The Trail’ contained on the website and within the trail booklets.
• The cycle trails are set on level, well-maintained designated cycle paths, which are suitable for families with novice cyclists.

Public WCs

• There are usually public toilet facilities along the route of each trail.
 
Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Bar area, Take Away & Cafe

• There are usually facilities to obtain refreshments along the route of each trail.

Additional Information

• The Trails may be unsuitable for the visually impaired as solving a Treasure Trail involves looking for information which may be obtained from plaques, memorials, inscriptions, information boards.
• A larger print version of the trails can be purchased by contacting Treasure Trails Dorset on the telephone number given below.
• The trails are written specifically with a view to ensuring they are wheelchair and pushchair friendly, however this may not always be possible. We encourage our trailers to give us feedback on the suitability of our trails for pushchair and wheelchair users.

•  Address:  Treasure Trails Dorset
                  Giants Head Farm House
                  Old Sherborne Road
                  Cerne Abbas
                  Dorchester
                  Dorset
                  DT2 7TR
 
Telephone:  07867 800897
 
Email:        dorset@treasuretrails.co.uk
 
Website:    www.treasuretrails.co.uk
 
Hours of operation:  The trails are designed to be completed at any time of the day and all year round. 

Future Plans

• To show the start location of each trail using Google maps.
• To continually review the trails to ensure they are suitable for all ages and all abilities.
• To encourage more people to cycle by writing more cycling Trails.

Contact Telephone and Email Address

We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve if you have any comments please phone 07867800897 or email dorset@treasuretrails.co.uk

Created: 8th June 2010

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