ALSTONEFIELD CAMPING BARN
ACCESS STATEMENT
Introduction
Restored hay barn on a working beef and sheep farm approx one and a half miles from the village of Alstonefield, in the heart of the Peak District, between Dovedale and Manifold Valley. It is reached by an old bridle path where car parking/minibus spaces are provided. Whilst this old path has been upgraded to enable car access it is uneven and should only be driven on slowly and with caution (max 5 miles an hour). The barn enjoys lovely views and dale walks in all directions and is an ideal base for walkers, cyclists and riders. It is also convenient for Alton Towers and visiting historic houses.
If you have any questions about access please call the owners at Gateham Grange on 01335 310349 or the YHA Camping barn reservation office on 01629 592700
Address
Alstonefield Camping Barn
Greenhill Lane
Alstonefield
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
(Owners: Robert and Teresa Flower, Gateham Grange, Alstonefield, Ashbourne, Derbys)
Full details of this Camping Barn can be viewed on our website
www.gatehamgrange.co.uk or on the YHA website www.yha.org.uk where an on line booking service is available.
Travel
Nearest Railway Station – Buxton – 13 miles
Nearest Bus Station and shopping centre – Ashbourne – 9 miles
Buses also run from Hartington (4 miles from barn) to Buxton each day
Moorlands Connect operates a bus service which picks up at the end of Gateham Grange farm drive. This service has to be pre-booked. See below:-
Staffordshire County Council - Moorlands Connect
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The route will be plotted daily based on telephone bookings and you can register for free now on 0300 111 8003
Taxi Service - Ashbourne Taxis – (01335) 345198
Grid Reference of barn SK125569
Ordnance Survey Map No 119
Detailed map on our website www.gatehamgrange.co.uk and www.yha.org.uk
Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
Parking is available next to the barn (additional room at our farmhouse)
Parking for a mini bus next to the barn
Entrance & Reception
2 doors – both have slight steps at entrance
Door widths 32 inches
Internal Areas – General
Two floors, with living, communal areas and toilet on the ground floor and sleeping accommodation on the first floor
Stairs and Steps – One step to living area from entrance hall. Straight flight of stairs to first floor sleeping area with handrail and 13 treads
Colour contrasts – Medium colour contrast to walls and doorways (stone walls and wooden doors) throughout the building. Little colour contrast to floor and walls (stone walls and stone/wood floors)
Flooring – stone and wood floors
Lighting – No electric, therefore, no lighting at the barn. Occupants told to bring torches or use tea lights with guards
Washing and toilet facilities
Toilet and washbasin are on the first floor inside the barn. Taps do not have levers.
There is no shower available
The toilet does not meet NAS standards for wheelchair users
Toilet door width 29 inches
Living area
Communal living area on the ground floor with access to cooking bench
Picnic benches without armrests provided
Picnic benches can be moved for access but they are heavy
Kitchen unit and sink
Width of door leading from entrance hall to living area 29 inches
Sleeping areas
Occupants to bring own foam mat and sleeping bag
Sleep on wooden floor
One low beam in centre of the room may restrict standing height for tall people – rest of sleeping area has full standing height available
Outside areas
Ground surface – grass and stone areas
The camping barn is about half a mile from the farm and reached by an old bridle path
Additional Information
No smoking in the barn
The nearest shop is at Hartington (4 miles)
The nearest pub is at Alstonefield (one and a half miles)
There is good mobile phone reception for orange and 02 – limited reception for other providers
Evacuation procedures are displayed on the entrance door to the living area
This information can be provided in a larger font if required
We welcome your comments to help us meet your needs. Please phone 01629 592700 or go to www.yha.org.uk