HELIGAN Access Guide 2015 - The Lost Gardens Of Heligan
HELIGANAccess Guide 2015This information is available in two formats:1. As an A4 booklet2. On a CD, which can be borrowed for downloading onto yourcomputer at home.All versions are available from our Visitor Reception.It can also be downloaded from our website.For More Information Contact:The Lost Gardens of Heligan,Pentewan, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6ENTelephone/Textphone: (01726) 845100 Fax: (01726) 845101Website: www.heligan.com E-mail: info@heligan.comDeposit Receipt
HELIGANAccess GuideContents1) Information for Visitors with Disabilities(large print on yellow paper)2) Resources for Visitors with Disabilities(large print on yellow paper)3) Heligan Path Guide 2015This guide divides the gardens into 33 sections andgives descriptive and statistical data about path surfaces,gradients and slopes. Information about rest places is alsoincluded. The coloured page corners correspond to thecolouredareas on the two maps provided at the back of this section.4) Guided Tour for Visually Impaired Visitors(large print on yellow paper)A suggested sensory tour for visitors, with historicalinformation and evocative descriptions of the surroundingenvironment. Includes route map.5) Wheelchair Access Map(large print on yellow paper)
The Lost Gardens ofHeliganInformation for Visitors with DisabilitiesAll large print information is printed on yellow paper, inariel font with a minimum size of 14pt.Heligan Leaflet- in large print-Site Map- in large printWheelchair Access Map- in large printThe ConservatoryThis building close to our Visitor Reception, offers anAlternative Visitor Experience of Heligan, enabling someof our visitors to see parts of the gardens that mayotherwise be out of reach to them.The conservatory continuously displays a short film of themore inaccessible areas of Heligan.Follow the signs for our “Armchair Tour.”
The Lost Gardens ofHeliganResources for Visitors with DisabilitiesDisabled ToiletsThese facilities feature:- disabled toilet alarms- tactile signage- lever style taps- improved colour contrasting to assist people withvisual impairments- colostomy shelves- improved layout for ease of movement- left and right hand transfer toiletsOur facilities are based at the entrance, close to ourparking for disabled visitors, but we also have a disabledtoilet available within the gardens in a block adjacent tothe Steward’s House.
The Lost Gardens ofHeliganResources for Visually Impaired PeopleLarge print information is available from our VisitorReceptionOur staff will be pleased to provide assistance.Just ask.
1AreaCovered Area, Ticket Office, Western Ride(North) up to Beacon PathGroundsurface &weathereffectsCompacted gravel-dust, some loose stones, maybe grooved in wet conditions, puddlesWidthNarrowest point 2.20m and widest point 3.15mRestrictions 40m to Ticket Office& featuresAfter 53m tarmac road crossingStop for trafficAfter 75m crossroads, as you turn leftrhododendron reaching into path by 1.50mAfter 82m camellia overhanging path at 1.50mheightAfter 89m-91m vegetation overhanging path fromleft and right at 1.60m height and 1.40m into pathGradientsMostly level, 1:15 at entrance to gardenCrossslopes1:60 on path to Ticket Office1:14 on road crossing1:30 on Western Ride pathwayRest places After 115m opposite junction with Beacon PathHeligan Path Audit
2Heligan Path AuditAreaBeacon Path, starting at top of Western RideGroundsurface &weathereffectsCompact, uneven soil with roots and loose stones,grooves in rainWidthNarrowest point 1.10m, widest point 2.50mRestrictions After 1m turning, tree trunk on left hand side& featuresoverhanging path at 0.50m from ground levelAfter 52m left hand turn off to Ram pumpsStop for trafficCross uneven Works road with rough surface andloose stones, gate width 1.33mAfter 88m roots protruding from ground,rhododendron overhanging on left at 1.90m heightAfter 130m rhododendron growing diagonally overpath from left (0.50m) to right (2m)After 138-141m tree roots protruding on right andleft of path (narrowest point of path)After 151m rhododendron branch protruding fromleft at 1.60m heightAfter 172m rhododendron branch protruding fromleft at 1.90m heightAfter 176m rhododendron branch protruding fromleft at 1.80m heightAfter 201m turn left towards viewing point forwheelchair users: after 6m root reaching 0.30m intopath, after 8m gate 1.50m wideAfter 206m gate into Northern Summerhouse 2.20mwideGradientsMostly level, 1:60 places and 1:30 around MagnoliacampbelliiCrossslopesFairly level, between 1:12 and 1:5 in placesRest places After 33m-50m around Dovecote lawn
3Heligan Path AuditAreaNorthern Summerhouse to Eastern RideNoteBeware unprotected poolGroundsurface &weathereffectsCobbled stone path, slate paving, after 14.93mcompacted gravel-dustWidthNarrowest point 2.15m, widest point 2.20mRestrictions After 9m entrance to Northern Summerhouse on& featuresright, entrance width 1.55mStep 0.07m high at entrance to Summerhouse(On the left-hand side step 0.12m high onto slatepaving with unprotected pool)After 16m cobbled drain running along left side ofpath, 0.40m in widthAfter 22m join Eastern Ride, cobbled drain of 0.40mwidth crossing pathGradientsLevelCrossslopesLevelRest places After 9m, sheltered seating in the Summerhouse
4Heligan Path AuditAreaPath from Northern Summerhouse to topentrance to RavineGroundsurface &weathereffectsCompacted gravel-dust, groovesWidthUniform width 2.20mRestrictions 0-20m cobbled drain on right 0.40m in width& featuresAfter 19m deep groove running diagonally acrosspathAfter 20m-29m camellia protruding from right at 2mheightFrom 40m-97m Flora’s Green on right (optionalgrass surface)After 97m entrance into Vegetable Garden on leftAfter 136m entrance into Ravine on leftGradientsMostly level, 1:30 in placesCrossslopes1:20 to 1:10 in placesRest places Around Flora’s Green lawn about 50m fromNorthern Summerhouse
5Heligan Path AuditAreaVegetable Garden, starting from NorthGroundsurface &weathereffectsCompacted gravel-dust, some loose stonesLayoutFour sections for growing crops each surrounded bypathsCentral path North/South 59m, central pathEast/West 71mPerimeter path - Top East/West 86m, eastern sideNorth/South 84mBottom path East/West 54m, western sideNorth/South 59.6mWidthNarrowest point 1.75m, widest point 2.10mRestrictions 0-59m Apple Arch along central path at 2m height in& featurescentre, protruding side branches at lower levelsGradients1:25 throughout from North to SouthCrossslopes1:25 throughoutRest places Plenty of seats right and left of top (North) entrance
6Heligan Path AuditAreaMelon Yard, entering from the Vegetable GardenNoteVisitors are welcome to explore the historicworking buildings but steps into ThunderboxRoom prevent access for wheelchair users.There is no public access into the Melon HouseGroundsurface &weathereffectsCompact chipppings, some loose stones, uneven inplaces, puddles,Cobbled under lean-to equipment shedLayoutWalled garden with original working buildings onnorth-facing and east-facing walls. Path networkaround freestanding frames, pits and glasshouses25m from North to SouthApproximately 43m from East to WestWidthNarrowest point 1.7m, widest point not applicableRestrictions -At top (North) entrance – gate 1.63m width& featuresAfter 9m from gate, through centre, two protrudingsteps from Pineapple Pit on left, 0.9m into path(2.70m remaining width)After 16m from gate, through centre, belowPineapple Pit, side wall of Pit on left reaching 2.65minto walking area – height 0.3m – 0.1mAfter 19m from gate, on right, cobbled drainscrossing path diagonally, 0.4m wideAfter 25m from northern entrance gate, exit lowergate 2.20m wide-Low propagation pit in front of Pineapple Pit, 6.5mlong by 2m wide and 0.68m high, glazed lightsoccasionally protrude from back up to 0.6m-3 low propagation frames on right hand side ofmain path, behind raised border (8.4m long by 1mwide and between 0.2m & 0.43m in height)
6aHeligan Path Audit1st frame: 14.5m long by 1.85m wide & 1.29m inheight, 2nd frame: 14.5m long by 1.85m wide &0.89m in height, 3rd frame: 6.5m long by 1.85m wide& 0.74m high. Glazed lights occasionally protrude upto 1m into visitor route-Thunderbox Room: entrance doorway 0.95m wideand 1.50m high; narrowest point inside 0.75m; fivesteps at 0.05m, 0.28m, 0.26m, 0.25m & 0.13m inheight-Dark House: both doorways 0.95m wide, height1.46m. Right hand doorway has step down, height0.7m & width 1.05m. Left hand doorway has stepdown, 0.4m in height and 1.05m wide. There is nolighting in here as the darkness is used to force thecrops-Fruit Store above Dark House: up one flight of fivesteps then turn right up one more step before door.Starting at the bottom, 1st step 0.16m high, width0.89n, 2nd step 0.15m high, width (as all following)0.84m, 3rd step 0.18m high, 4th step 0.20m high, 5thstep 0.23m high and 6th step 0.23m high by 1.10m inwidth. Height of doorway 2.04m, width 0.98m.Further steps inside with very low roof-Potting Shed: access under low roof 1.75m high,across cobbled floor. Doorway height 1.93m, width0.67m, brick floor inside, this is a working buildingwith tools and equipment in use-Tool Shed: doorway 1.61m high and 0.8m wide. Oldtools displayed on bench, floor and around walls,please take care. Small water trough on corneroutside shedGradients1:10 at top (North) gate, 1:45 from North to SouthCrossslopes1:20 to 1:8 in places, 1:4 under the lean-toRest places Perch on wall right and left of northern gateway at0.75m height, sheltered bench under lean-to 29mfrom gate
6bHeligan Path AuditAreaSouthern gate of Melon Yard to Western Ride,passing entrance to Italian GardenGroundsurface &weathereffectsCompacted gravel-dustWidthNarrowest point 2m, widest 2.3mRestrictions Turning right out of gateway& featuresAfter 22m path joins from right (entrance to ItalianGarden)After 41m join Western RideGradientsLevelCrossslopesLevelRest places 22m from gateway, seat on left-hand side
7Heligan Path AuditAreaItalian Garden (starting from the South, outsidegateway in hedge)NoteBeware unprotected pool* Access for wheelchair users into the ItalianGarden is from the North only, via WesternRide/lower Ravine.Groundsurface &weathereffectsCompacted gravel-dust approach path, unevenpaving around poolGrassy area and slate floor in the summerhouseWidthNarrowest point 1m, widest point 1.20mRestrictions After 7m 3 steps, 0.13m, 0.20m and 0.13m high& featuresAfter 11m paving divides in around poolAfter 23m step, 0.20m highAfter 26m step into Summerhouse, 0.15m high* After 54m join Western Ride or lower RavineGradientsBetween 1:60 to 1:20CrossslopesLevelRest places After 27m outside and inside summerhouse
8Heligan Path AuditAreaRavine running from behind Italian GardenSummerhouse to Western Ride (North)NoteRegret no access through original Ravine forwheelchair users - see next section for viewingpointGroundsurface &weathereffectsRough, uneven stone paving, lots of puddles!Uneven edgesWidthNarrowest point 0.75m, widest point 1.20mRestrictions After 5m camellia protruding from right& featuresAfter 18m rhododendron protruding at 1.70m heightfrom leftAfter 21m short paved route to left links withWestern Ride (exit for wheelchair users)After 32m vegetation protruding 0.42m into pathfrom leftAfter 42m small pool on rightAfter 97m Ravine joins main path, turn leftAfter 113m join Western Ride, turn leftGradientsFrom level to 1:12CrossslopesVery uneven throughoutRest places None
9Heligan Path AuditAreaWestern Ride to Triangular Island in path,marking start of SikkimGroundsurface &weathereffectsCompacted gravel-dust, very few loose stones,severe grooves can occur after heavy rainWidth2.35m throughoutRestrictions From 8m onwards cobbled drain on right, 0.50m& featureswideAfter 8m rhododendron protruding from left at 1.50mheightAfter 12m camellia protruding from right at 1.30mheightAfter 16m rhododendron protruding from left at1.50m heightAfter 21m camellia arching over path at 1.80mheightAfter 23m detour on left to Ravine Look-out(narrowest point 1m)After 27m & 28m myrtle reaching 0.70m into pathfrom leftAfter 49m rhododendron trunk from right, at 1.50mheightAfter 58m to 60m rhododendron from left, at 1.40mheightAfter 70m rhododendron reaching over path, at1.95m heightAfter 85m solid rhododendron branch from right, at2m heightAfter 151m Triangular Island in middle of pathGradient1:20Crossslopes1:30 to 1:12 in most places, 1:8 in one area.Rest places After 152m seats at Triangle
10Heligan Path AuditAreaSikkim, starting from Triangle heading South(straight on) and West (turn right)Groundsurface &weathereffectsCompacted gravel-dust, uneven or slightly loose inplacesLayoutNetwork of paths through untamed historic shrubs incondition as discoveredWidthNarrowest point 1m, widest point 1.80mRestrictions Rhododendron branches reaching over paths in& featuresmany places, the lowest at 1.10mCobbled drain alongside entire main path, 0.40mwide crossing path at 47m from TriangleAfter 20m from Triangle turn off right, side pathlooping back onto Western Ride after further 64mMain path around Sikkim 127m, returning alongsidewall of Flower GardenGradientsVarying from 1:30 to 1:12Crossslopes1:12 to 1:7Rest places Seating at the Triangle
11Heligan Path AuditAreaFrom Triangle, past Pencalenick Greenhouse toNorthern entrance into Flower GardenGroundsurface &weathereffectsCompacted gravel-dust, loose in placesWidth2.40m throughoutRestrictions After 25m rhododendron crossing path from right to& featuresleft at 1.80m height at centre of pathAfter 26m rhododendron protruding from left, 1.70mwidth remainingAfter 49m right-hand turn off to Flower Garden,rhododendron protruding from right at 1.45m heightAfter 60m doorway, 1.12m wide into Flower GardenAfter 68m Head Gardener’s Office, rhododendronbranch reaching over path at 1.40m heightDoorway to Head Gardener’s Office 1m wide, 1.78mhigh. Width inside building from 1.17m to 1.98mwide.Gradients1:15CrossslopesLevel to 1:10 in one placeRest places Seating at Triangle and after 17m
12Heligan Path AuditAreaFlower GardenNoteThe glasshouses are not accessible to the publicUnprotected pool at centre focus of path systemGroundsurface &weathereffectsBrick path through centre and brick terrace in frontof glasshouses on rightCompact gravel-dust, few loose pebbles aroundflower beds, puddles & grooves can form on pathsWidthCentral path 2.35m, right hand terrace: 3m; left handroute (East): 1.60m, 1.10mLayoutTrapezoid shaped walled garden with perimeter pathall round & unprotected pool in middle of centralpathRestrictions Entrance doorway in north wall 1.10m wide& features1) –Path through centre: after 2m Victorian stylecast iron drain cover reaching 1m across pathAfter 15m unprotected Dipping Pool ahead(approximately 0.92m deep) with encircling pathAfter 39m southern gateway, 2.35m wide, intoSundial Garden, Wisteria reaching over path 1.50mheight2) –Right hand route: tubs of citrus trees along leftside of terrace (during main season)After 18m 3 steps each 0.12m highAfter 25m 1 step 0.12m high, then turn leftAfter 45m turn off left to walk between flower beds(narrows to 1.10m and reaches pool after 26m)After 90m southern gateway on right leads toSundial Garden3) –Left hand path: after 26m turn off right in front ofPeach House (path narrows to 1.10m)26m to 52m open vents of Peach House obstructpath at 0.33m to 0.45m heightAfter 52m turn right, hedge reaching into path by0.35mAfter 92m, southern gateway into Sundial Garden
12aHeligan Path AuditGradients1:15 from North to SouthCrossslopesMostly level, 1:30 in a few places1:7 outside the side gate (near Peach House)Rest places Turning right from main doorway in north wall; after6m to 24m and 45m
13Heligan Path AuditAreaTemporary Gate from Sikkim through Pet’sGraveyard to Sundial GardenGroundsurface &weathereffectsCompacted gravel-dust, grooves, puddles and loosestonesWidthNarrowest point 1.40m, widest point 2.10mRestrictions After 25m path narrows, hydrangeas overhanging& featuresfrom both sidesAfter 44m opening in Yew hedge at junction withbrick path in Sundial GardenGradientsMostly 1:30, 1:10 in one sectionCrossslopesLevel to 1:12Rest places None
14Heligan Path AuditAreaSundial GardenGroundsurface &weathereffectsAll paths brick, lawn in centre with raised circularcobbled approachWidthEntrance path 2.35m, raised border path 0.6mRestrictions After 13m main brick entrance path terminates (the& featureswhole garden can be viewed from this point)After 7m one step up on left across cobbles leadingonto narrow circular path beside borders,herbaceous plants reaching over path all alongAfter 54m turn off left towards Poultry Yard underDavidia involucrata, branches protruding over pathat 1.65m heightAfter 67m Davidia branches reaching over path at1.80m heightAfter 68m gate to Poultry Yard, gate is 1.10m wideGradients1:9CrossslopesLevelRest places After 21m from gate, 37m and 48m
15Heligan Path AuditAreaPoultry Yard and Reserve GardenGroundsurface &weathereffectsCompacted gravel-dust, very wet at timesWidthNarrowest point 0.70m, widest point 2.80mRestrictions After gate from Sundial Garden, 2 steps down; one& features0.20m high, the other 0.10m highAfter 18m gate into Reserve Garden, 0.70m wideAfter 19m 2 steps up, each 0.18m highGradientsLevelCrossslopesLevelRest places None
17Heligan Path AuditAreaEastern Ride starting from the bottom (South),including Crystal Grotto, Wishing Well and NewZealand GardenNoteWe regret no through route for wheelchair usersin New Zealand, although the new path atnorthern end is 1.2m wide with a turning space.No access for wheelchair users to the originalVictorian Wishing Well and Crystal Grotto.Groundsurface &weathereffectsCompact gravel-dust, cobbled drain along right-handedge of main path. Narrow meandering side paths;to the left, New Zealand Garden surfacedthroughout with woodchippings, to the right WishingWell and Crystal Grotto with stones and unevenground, path prone to floodingWidthCentre path: narrowest point 1.70m, widest point2.50mLeft side path: Narrowest point 0.80m, widest point1.2mRight side path: Narrowest point 0.30m, widest point0.80m.Restrictions -Centre path: after 2m tree ferns and rhododendrons& featureshanging over path at various heightsAfter 4m drain cover on leftAfter 13m to 15m rhododendrons and tree fernsoverhanging pathAfter 54m to 67m azaleas encroaching path from leftAfter 87m camellias from leftAfter 100m path from Northern Summerhouse linkson right-Left side path (New Zealand Garden): path edgedwith rough stone & encroached by grasses andferns throughout at various heights-Right side path: after 6m from turn off there is anunprotected pool at ground level, the Wishing Well,leaving 0.50m width of damp path
17aHeligan Path AuditAfter 20m 3 uneven steps up on left returning toEastern RideAfter 24m entrance on right into Grotto 0.30m wide,1 uneven step to go in, headroom of 1.85mAfter 24m 10 uneven steps beyond the GrottoAfter 42m junction with Eastern RideGradients1:30 & 1:12 in placesCrossslopesMain path mostly level, 1:12 in one placeSide paths 1:12 to 1:7 in one placeRest places Seating on left side of path 32m from start, shelteredseating in New Zealand Hut (0.38m high) 55m fromstart
16Heligan Path AuditAreaBeebole Path to south-eastern exit fromNorthern Gardens (turning left out of lowerMelon Yard)Groundsurface &weathereffectsCompacted gravel-dust, a few loose stones, groovesCobbled drain on right side all along pathWidth2.15m throughoutRestrictions After 0.30m from Melon Yard gate, small round& featuresdecorative cast iron manhole coverAfter 34m at crossroads manhole cover 0.60 x0.60m, turn leftAfter 64m leave Northern GardensGradients1:9Crossslopes1:12 in one placeRest places None
18Heligan Path AuditAreaExit Northern Gardens to Hide Park CornerGroundsurface &weathereffectsCompacted gravel-dust, loose stones, deep groovesWidthNarrowest point 3.10m, widest point 4mRestrictions
The Lost Gardens of Heligan Information for Visitors with Disabilities All large print information is printed on yellow paper, in ariel font with a minimum size of 14pt. Heligan Leaflet -in large print-Site Map - in large print Wheelchair Access Map - in large print The Conservatory This building close to our Visitor Reception, offers an
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