Pedestrians leaving the car park have a short walk either down 10 steps to cross the road to the Ironworks gate, or to avoid steps can exit the car park gates & follow the footpath around to a lowered kerbside to cross the road. When crossing the road be mindful of two-way traffic. The entrance to the site is via a small gateway and follows a narrow uneven pathway. The visitor centre/shop at Blaenavon Ironworks is accessible via a wide automatic glass door and has a small gift shop area with one pay point. A level but uneven (rough) gravel surface covers the whole of the lower area of the Ironworks. There is also a small grassy area with several picnic benches. The furnished cottages can be accessed via a small incline, up a gravel pathway.  The cottages have standard width doors, but please note there is a wooden lip at the threshold.  Visitors are also able to access the upper levels of the site (the balance tower and calcining ovens) via a steep incline.