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National Trust Pentire

South West Coast Path, Wadebridge, PL27 6QY, United Kingdom | 01208 863046 | Website
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Clifftop wanders on a Tramper!

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This review is especially helpful for those who have or use the following: Walking Aid, Mobility Scooter

Overview

Beautiful national trust property with clifftop walks. The main attraction was their Tramper, a very sturdy off road mobility scooter. You have to book it in advance and be a member of countryside mobility but they'll let you do the countryside mobility paperwork on the day. Very easy. When I arrived I was given an induction by staff on how to use the Tramper (v straightforward) and the different routes. There were about three different walks you could do with the tramper and I picked the headland walk. We were given a map showing the way, including a couple of detours to avoid kissing gates and things. The way was also clearly marked with scooter symbol way markers. The route up to the headland was pretty stony, uphill and a bit rough. I don't think my normal little Apex Rapid boot scooter could have coped with it, but other sturdy or off road mobility devices probably could. The Tramper had absolutely no trouble with the terrain. We had a beautiful treck up to the headland and back. The views were absolutely incredible and it felt amazing to go somewhere so wild and remote. 10/10!! We were also approached by a National Trust photographer who asked if he could take some candid pictures of us to show off the Tramper. A couple of them are now on the website - my claim to fame!

Transport & Parking

4

Parking was very close to the site. Think I had to walk about 20m from the car to the site. I don't know about the public transport situation I'm afraid. IMPORTANT: make sure you come to Pentire / Pentireglaze near Wadebridge, not Pentire at Newquay! We very nearly ended up at completely the wrong place.

Access

4

I don't remember there being steps anywhere I went on the site, though I was on foot at the main site. It's very newly built. Plenty of seating at the main site, mostly outside but I believe some inside. Most was benches without back support but I think I saw some with back support. There were benches at the main viewing point at the headland, but not many on the way. The National Trust have also just added quite a detailed PDF to their website with access details.

Toilets

5

Accessible toilets including Changing Places.

Staff

4

Friendly and attentive! Very helpful getting me set up with the Tramper.

Anything else you wish to tell us?

At the main site there is lots of outside space and most picnic benches are outside or in a barn that is covered but open on one side. To buy from the cafe you go to a window rather than going indoors. The doors to the toilets opened into the outdoors courtyard rather than being down corridors. So if ever long queues most of the queue would be outside. Basically very easy to stay mainly outdoors while using their facilities. When we were there the site was not crowded at all, although as it's a new site I imagine it will get busier.

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