That beach though!
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Date of visit: July 2026
I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: a hidden impairment, accessing toilets and moving around.
I use or have experience of: changing places toilet, disabled toilet, hidden impairment, powerchair, toilet with hoist, toilets, walking aid, wheelchair
Overall Rating
Average
We stayed at Horgabost for one night during our trip around the Hebrides. We booked last minute, so were more than pleased we were able to get a pitch. The website advises that the ground is uneven and suggests using levelling blocks, but our pitch was level enough. The pitches do not have an electric hookup option, but water is available, along with recycling facilities and grey waste disposal. The pitches are on grass, but it was short enough that I was able to move around in my manual chair. It may not suit everyone, but we were happy enough with the pitch, even if the toilets were a little bit far away.
Disabled Access In and Around
Average
As mentioned, the pitches are on grass, so this may not suit everyone. To get to the amenity block, toilets and the beach, I chose to use the road, which is generally easy to manage, but there are speed bumps which may require assistance to navigate. If you are visiting for the day, this is unlikely to be an issue as you can park near the amenity block, toilets and beach. I was a bit disappointed that there was no ramp access to the amenity block or the showers. This meant I could not get a proper wash during our overnight stay. There are no alternative formats in use.
Accessible facilities: Single-level venue, Step-free entrance
Parking & Transport
Average
I travelled to this place by personal vehicle
As a rather remote site, the main way to get here is by driving. The site also has public access to the beach, so there is a car park if you are not camping. There is also a bus stop 160 metres from the campsite.
Accessible facilities: Dedicated on-site parking
Accessible Toilets
Poor
The accessible toilet is at the end of the toilet block, but there are a few issues. There is a ramp leading up to it, which would be great if not for the huge chip at the bottom. This presents the risk of a wheelchair castor, walking aid or cane getting caught. There are no handrails on the ramp, meaning someone could fall off. As the toilet is quite narrow inside, reversing out can also be dangerous due to the lack of a handrail and the tight turning circle. The toilet would suit a wheelchair or powerchair user, but there is no room to turn. The walls are white, the toilet on the rear wall is white and the rails on either side are white, so there is no visual contrast. The flush is on the cistern and there is no emergency cord. There is a right-side transfer space, but it is occupied by a bin. The sink has a small basin and a rail to the right. There are two taps: a lever-style tap for cold water and a sensor-activated tap with a long nozzle for hot water. The sensor is mounted quite high. There is a step and a door lip leading into the showers. There are no wheelchair-accessible showers here, though those who can manage steps may fare better.
Facilities: Accessible toilet
Staff
I did not speak with a member of staff because we did everything online.
Additional Information
West Harris Trust provides free hire of beach wheelchairs, which is a fantastic thing. You can also request the use of beach mats, which are long mats laid across the sand to the water, helping wheelchair users deal with all that pesky sand! To hire these, it is advised to call West Harris Trust on 01859 503 900 or email admin@westharristrust.org/
