Heights of Abraham
Matlock Bath, Derbyshire
Cable cars can stop for disabled visitors and use a boarding ramp, while the hilltop buildings are accessible; steep terrain and inaccessible cavern sections substantially limit some visits.
Jarvis Access status
Amber — some concerns
Independent assessmentAdaptable cable-car boarding helps, but steep terrain, equipment limits and inaccessible caverns materially restrict some visits.
Cable cars can stop for disabled visitors and use a boarding ramp, and hilltop buildings have wheelchair access. The approach and estate contain very steep gradients, scooters are not recommended, no wheelchairs are available, cabins limit wheelchair dimensions, and the natural caverns and Prospect Tower are inaccessible to wheelchair users. The essential-companion reduction is only 50% rather than free admission.
How to read the traffic-light status
- GreenNo significant accessibility concerns identified in the information reviewed.
- AmberSome concerns or limitations need to be considered when planning.
- RedSerious concerns or substantial barriers have been identified.
The status is an independent planning aid based on the evidence available when assessed. It is not a guarantee that every visitor will have the same experience or a legal finding about the venue.
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The route from the nearest public car park includes an approximately 400-metre walk and a very steep slope to the base station. Mobility scooters are not recommended, no wheelchairs are available to hire, cable-car cabins have a maximum wheelchair size of 105 by 60cm, and the natural caverns and Victoria Prospect Tower are not wheelchair accessible.
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