Accessibility at Greenbooth Reservoir
Access via Forsyth Lane entrance OL12 7SD, continue up this road onto a cobbled road until it bears left to the reservoir car park. It’s quite a way up and cobbled most of the way and might be an issue for people with sensory overwhelm. There is plenty of space for wheelchair-accessible vehicles or loading/unloading wheelchairs. Be aware there are potholes in the parking area, however, there is enough space to maneuver around them.
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The Over Town Lane entrance OL12 7TQ has a kissing gate and is not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.
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There are no toilets at all on the Greenbooth site. The closest ones are a 10-minute drive away:
1. Heywood Sports Village West Starkey Street, Heywood, OL10 4TW, fully wheelchair accessible with Stoma friendly facilities. Opening times Mon-Sun 6.30am-10pm.
2. The Mill About, Spotland Bridge Mill, Bridgefold Road, Rochdale OL11 5BU, cafe with disabled toilets. Open Tues-Fri 8.30am-4pm, Sat 9am-3pm.
PARKING
Over Town Lane has several parking spaces on the road and is suitable for minibusses dropping off.
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Forsyth Lane has a car park, the entrance to the reservoir is at the far end of the car park.
DESCRIPTION FOR THE BLIND
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO WALK AROUND THE SITE?
Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 42 min to complete.