Regular visitors to Blackgang Viewpoint will have noticed a number of improvements in recent months.
Thanks to funding from Postcode Society Trust, local charity Natural Enterprise have created a picnic area and added a sculpture by local artist Glenn Martin.
The site is owned by Isle of Wight council and is one of 31 sites that Natural Enterprise manage in their Gift to Nature project.
Wheelchair ramp and picnic benches
To make the site more accessible for all, a wheelchair ramp leads to the best views, and picnic benches are easier to use for people with mobility problems. An audio guide for people with sight impairments can be downloaded from the Gift to Nature Website, or at the site.
Onsite maps and leaflets detail four walking and two cycling trails that start from the Viewpoint and take in the spectacular countryside and coast.
Activities
An I-Spy sheet is one of a number of things that can be downloaded directly to a smart phone from the onsite Activity Pillar and the Website also has a super colouring sheet which will suit adults and children alike.
Biss: One of key aims is to make site more accessible
Graham Biss, Managing Director Natural Enterprise said,
“One of our key aims is make our site more accessible to everyone and we hope these improvements will benefit all.
“Blackgang Viewpoint offers a spectacular view of the surrounding area. We are very grateful to the Postcode Society Trust for their support.”
To find out more visit the Blackgang Viewpoint page of the Gift to Nature Website.
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News shared by Carol on behalf of Gift to Nature. Ed
