Accessibility statement

Here at BF Adventure we are committed to giving everyone an enjoyable and inclusive experience and will do our utmost wherever we can to accommodate those with additional support needs. We hope you find the information below helpful and would love to hear from you if you have questions.

Our site’s accessibility

Whilst our site is rugged by nature consisting of several old Granite Quarries with rough tracks and footpaths we will always endeavour to make the site and our wide range of outdoor and adventurous activities as inclusive and accessible as possible.

The majority of our buildings are wheelchair accessible, our main entrance carpark includes an accessible toilet and we have a fully equipped ‘Changing spaces’ specification toilet, shower and changing facility onsite.

Our team of instructors are training to facilitate access to our range of onsite activities supporting those with visible and invisible disabilities.

Our activities

We provide support for disabled children and young people and those with special educational and emotional needs; offering a range of inclusive activities to meet their needs. We do our best to adapt activities where possible to make them accessible. These include Paddlesports, Adventure Quarry games, Low Ropes, an accessible zip wire, archery, a wheelchair friendly abseil ramp and accessible indoor climbing.

Other activities require a larger degree of mobility (see some examples with the medical restrictions below). However we will endeavour to facilitate access to our activities for those with a disability and/or additional support needs.

Hearing and / or sight impaired

For those who are hearing and / or sight impaired, this will be discussed with your coordinator.

Pregnant

Not all activities are suitable and should be discussed beforehand.

Medical restrictions by activity:

For Via Ferrata:

Participants should only do the Via Ferrata if they are happy that they are physically fit and medically abled to undertake the activities. The via Ferrata is not suitable for people using wheel chairs and may not be suitable for people with learning disabilities. The Via Ferrata will:

Be physical – the course will involve climbing up and sideways and moving along wire bridges for continued time periods. People should only undertake the Via Ferrata if they are physically able to do so.

Be at height – at times participants will be up to 25 meters above the floor using metal bars and at times, natural rock features as a means of movement. People should only book onto the Via Ferrata if this is within their capability.

The following medical conditions may restrict your ability to take part in Via Ferrata.

Therefore, please follow the guidance below:

If you suffer from:

Severe asthma, frequent/severe epilepsy, a back injury or heart condition, you will only be able to take part pending a discussion withyour coordinator.

Mild/infrequent epilepsy, you will be able to take part, however we require you to specify full details, as well as consulting a doctor.

Asthma (mild-moderate), you will be able to take part, however we require you to specify full details.

Any other condition

If you are unsure, please talk to us.

For Zip Wire Safari:

This is for participants who are happy that they are physically fit and medically abled to undertake the activities. The Zip Wire Safari is not suitable for people who use wheelchairs and may not be suitable for people with learning disabilities. The Zip Wire Safari will involve climbing poles up to 2 meters high, zipping at heights of 20 meters, landing on gravel / wooden landing ramps with a moderate walking pace and walking on very uneven paths with natural (rocks and roots) and purpose made (wire stays) trip hazards.

The following medical conditions may restrict your ability to take part in the Zip Wire Safari. Therefore, please follow the guidance below:

If you suffer from:

·       Severe asthma, frequent/severe epilepsy, a back injury or heart condition, you will only be able to take part pending a discussion with your Coordinator..

·       Mild/infrequent epilepsy, you will be able to take part, however we require you to specify full details and consult a doctor.

·       Asthma (mild-moderate), you will be able to take part, however we require you to specify full details.

Any other condition:

If you are unsure, please talk to us.

For Coasteering, watersports and climbing:

These are energetic activities and you are required to let us know if you have any medical conditions relating to your heart, back, head and breathing. The coasteering can be accessible to people who use wheel chairs and to others with a range of other disabilities. There may be some restrictions on the jumps they will be able to access and may require someone to support them in the water.