Bewl water
3
3
Date of visit: August 2016
I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Average
This is a large reservoir with a 13 mile track around for walkers and cyclists. A cafe with outdoor space, play area, green space for picnics, sightseeing train and water taxis for tours of the reservoir. Beautiful spot but not great for the less mobile to enjoy all the facilities due to sloping terrain and little provision made.
Disabled Access In and Around
Average
The signs were almost non existent. The entrance to the only building was level but wooden doors impossible to open on your own if in a wheelchair. Entrance to cafe and outside area level. No sign for disabled toilets. Impossible to get to the water taxi as steep terrain with steps only. No information about anything visible.
Parking & Transport
Good
The entrance fee is £2. There are 4 or so disabled parking bays near the cafe but were impossible to find as the wheelchair sign was on a small post about 1 ft from the floor and very small. Only accessible by car as not near a station.
Accessible Toilets
Poor
There was an accessible loo hidden away. No signs to it. Medium size. Cannot recall details.
Staff
Poor
Very few staff visible. One person serving in cafe. Very pleasant but stressed. The food was very nice and seating comfortable with views of the water.
Additional Information
This is a lovely place and could be excellent for disabled people to enjoy if any thought had been given. They were closed for refurbishment jan - March 2016 so very surprising that there was so little provision. It is possible to go some of the way round with a scooter or heavy duty wheelchair. Mine was a bit too light. I would go back to the cafe with a lovely view. They have a Facebook page.
