STRATHCLYDE COUNTRY PARK Essential Venue Guide

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1 June 2014 Version 2 STRATHCLYDE COUNTRY PARK Essential Venue Guide Amid the picturesque surroundings of Strathclyde Country Park, the calm waters of Strathclyde Loch and network of pathways around it will test the Triathlon athletes to the limits of their endurance.

2 At Strathclyde Country Park For everyone s safety and enjoyment of the event, all spectators will pass through an airport style screening process for prohibited and restricted items before being allowed into venues. Facilities Advice Regulations Important information Spectator Information Point, including induction hearing loop and Lost & Found service for people and property. Wheelchair loan and wheelchair pushing service. Pushchair storage. Accessible and Changing Places toilets. Assistance dog spending & water area. First Aid. Merchandise, food & drink kiosks and free water filling stations. There will be no cloakroom facility. However, Triathlon is an outdoor event, with no shelter from sun or rain, so please dress appropriately. The terrain will be steep and uneven in places, requiring sturdy footwear and careful walking. Cash only payments will be accepted at food & drink kiosks (NB no ATM/cashback facility available). Merchandise kiosks accept cash, VISA and MasterCard. Plan your journey now. Make sure you know how to reach the venue and allow plenty of time for travel, queuing systems at transport hubs, and security checks. Entry gates will open 90 minutes before competition begins. Aim to be seated 30 minutes before the session start time. Arrive in plenty of time to allow for security and ticket checks. Please keep your ticket with you at all times. It is not possible to leave the Strathclyde Country Park venue then re-enter make sure you bring everything you need (e.g. medication, nappies etc). Do your bit for the environment take your rubbish home or recycle it in the bins provided. Assistance dogs are permitted, but pets may not be brought inside the venue. Cycles and other wheeled vehicles (with the exception of mobility aids) may not be brought inside the venue. Bringing a bag may slow down your entry to ticketed areas. Each spectator is permitted one small, soft sided bag no larger than 25 litres (equivalent to 30 x 20 x 20 cm/12 x 8 x 8 ). Children under the age of two years on 23 July 2014 will not require a ticket. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and may not enter the venue alone. Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is not permitted within any Games venue. This includes any open air space within the venue perimeter. Smoking is discouraged immediately outside venues. Alcohol can be purchased from the food & drink kiosks, but may not be brought into the venue from outside. All containers of liquids, aerosols or gels except sunscreen (200ml) and non-alcoholic drinks (500ml) must be 100ml or under in volume. You can bring a plastic water bottle of 500ml or under. The following items will not be permitted within ticketed areas of Strathclyde Country Park: cans; glass; horns, vuvuzelas or similar items; flags of non-participating causes, affiliations or organisations; all photographic equipment over 30cm in length, including tripods and monopods; golf style umbrellas, large bags, coolbags and picnic hampers. The following items are prohibited and illegal under Scottish law: knives; firearms; ammunition; explosives; toxic or irritant chemicals; CS spray; illegal drugs and similar substances. For full details and guidelines, visit: glasgow2014.com/tickets

3 Travelling to Strathclyde Country Park Approximately 12 miles from George Square (Glasgow City Centre) Glasgow 2014 is a public transport Games. Plan your Games Time journeys using the Traveline Scotland Journey Planning App: travelinescotland.com On the day for which it is valid, your event ticket will entitle you to access ScotRail services, Subway services (in Glasgow) and many bus services in the local area. In Glasgow, this includes services within the SPT Zonecard area G1 G8 of the Glasgow public transport network, with an extension for Triathlon spectators. Further details are available at glasgow2014.com/transport Limited parking for Blue Badge holders and wheelchair users is available near the venue. It s free and will soon be pre-bookable on a first-come, first-served basis at glasgow2014.com/accessibility An Accessible Shuttle bus service for those with restricted mobility will be available from Motherwell Station, as detailed below, and must also be pre-booked at glasgow2014.com/accessibility An accessible buggy service will transport spectators with restricted mobility from the accessible parking area and accessible shuttle bus stop to the venue. Accessible taxis can drop off passengers at the accessible parking area for pick-up by the buggy. For all accessibility enquiries go to glasgow2014.com/accessibility Limited parking for spectators will be available within the Park. Please note that the Park is large and some walking routes to venue are across uneven ground. For the latest transport news, follow us on See next page for transport details.

4 Travelling to Strathclyde Country Park Approximately 12 miles from George Square (Glasgow City Centre) Rail Local Public Bus Accesssible Shuttle Bus Parking Depart City Centre Glasgow Central station. Buchanan Bus Station (X11 and 240X). Motherwell Station (accessible). Information available soon at glasgow2014.com/transport Arrive Motherwell Station, 25 minutes walk to venue. Hamilton Road at Strathclyde Country Park (X11 and 240X). Strathclyde Country Park, 2 minutes walk to venue entry. Return Motherwell Station, 25 minutes walk from venue. Hamilton Road opposite Strathclyde Country Park (X11 and 240X). Strathclyde Country Park, 2 minutes walk from venue exit. Note Glasgow Central and Motherwell Stations are accessible. Many normal services will be running, but may be adjusted for Games Time. For further information go to travelinescotland.com Accessible Shuttle places are available to wheelchair users/easy access ticket holders only on a first-come, first-served basis, and must be pre-booked at glasgow2014.com/accessibility

5 To Dundee and Barry Buddon Shooting Centre Balornock Anniesland 1 0 Possilpark 2 The Seven Lochs Wetland Park 79 West End Stepps Garthamlock Buchanan To Glasgow Airport Queen Street Central Coatbridge 9 Bargeddie 9 A761 Hillington East End A74 A761 A724 A730 A74 A77 Pollok M77 South Side Pollok Park A74 Mount Vernon To Edinburgh and Royal Commonwealth Pool A724 Rutherglen A730 A749 A77 Newlands Bellshill Uddingston A749 M77 A77 Giffnock rnley k Cathkin Braes Carmunnock Cathkin Marsh A749 Blantyre Clarkston Hamilton Park Racecourse Strathclyde Country Park Motherwell Airbles Newton Mearns *Distances in miles are the appropriate shortest routes by road from George Square. Hamilton East Kilbride 0 Miles 5 Chatelherault

6 M&D s Theme Park Forgewood Arriving at Strathclyde Country Park Key Rail route To Glasgow Walking route Cycling route Security perimeter Spectator area Muir Street No spectator access Field of play Motherwell Train station Local public bus stop River Clyde Strathclyde Loch Orchard Street Douglas Street Motherwell Merry Street Pre-booked accessible shuttle bus Pre-booked accessible parking The Loaning Cycle parking Strathclyde Road Entrance/exit Hamilton Road Avon Street Taxi drop-off & pick-up Road closed Shuttle bus Airbles Road Park & Ride drop-off and pick-up Hamilton Park Racecourse Hamilton Miles Motherwell Road Hamilton Road River Clyde Airbles Road Airbles Airbles Road Crown Copyright and database right All rights reserved. OS Licence No You are not permitted to copy, sublicense, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. Maps are indicative only and are subject to change.

7 Sport at Strathclyde Country Park Near Strathclyde Country Park Can you tell a brick from a borg scale? Find out more about Triathlon at: glasgow2014.com/sports If you re inspired to have a go, there are hundreds of ways to unleash your sporty side after the Games. You can play, coach or volunteer and a comprehensive list of opportunites across Scotland can be discovered here: sportscotland.org.uk/unleash For physical activity opportunities in Glasgow, call Glasgow Sport on Alternative formats of this document are available on request. contactus@glasgow2014.com or call New Lanark An 18th century living village, in a peaceful valley near the town of Lanark, demonstrates the vision of social reformer Robert Owen. This world heritage site is packed with experiences and activities for all the family to enjoy. Falls of Clyde Stop in at the highly-rated Falls of Clyde visitor centre in New Lanark, then carry on to the beautiful waterfalls and surrounding woodland and see if you can spot a badger or a bat! Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life This four-star free attraction includes large industrial equipment of the past and working machinery, a working tramway with historic trams, miners cottages and a reconstructed mine. There s a café, shop, playpark and picnic area. Amazonia This indoor tropical rainforest is home to all sorts of creatures, from monkeys and parrots to snakes and tarantulas, Entertaining and educational for all ages, it s part of an entertainment venue at Strathclyde Country Park which offers a variety of family attractions. Chatelherault Country Park The 500 acres of this country park include an adventure playground and picnic area. The restored house, built in 1732 as a summer house for the Duke of Hamilton, is now a visitor centre with gift shop, café and interactive exhibitions. David Livingstone Centre Scotland s most famous explorer was born here at Blantyre. This historic attraction is packed with items relating to his travels in Africa, some in countries which are now part of the Commonwealth. It also gives a fascinating insight into the living and working conditions of nineteenth century Scotland. The centre has a café and is surrounded by woodland walks. If you wish to use a text relay service, see for assistance. To protect our environment, please don t print this document unless absolutely necessary.