Forest/Beach Heaven but hit & miss access
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Date of visit: April 2022
I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Average
Newborough Forest is absolutely beautiful but it is hit and miss with access. Sometimes possible and sometimes not. Parking is no problem at all with plenty dedicated blue badge spaces. Very open space and flat. Right by the car park there is short board walk taking you straight to wonderful views of the Llanddwyn beach and a picnic bench on the board walk. You can’t get on the beach as a wheelchair user which is such a shame but it is certainly nice to see the scenery. If it has been windy then it can be difficult or not possible to cross the boardwalk due to sand blowing over and depositing a thick layer of sand on the board walk (see picture). On a day where sand is minimal, it’s perfectly possible as we have done so on other occasions but couldn’t on this visit. See photos. The Forrest has an easy nature trail (yellow route). We have done this before in a manual wheelchair but it’s challenging. When we have done it in the Power Chair, it was much easier and manageable so I would say if you want an easy ride, use a Power Chair. It is mainly level and flat but it’s a Forrest so the odd lump and bump. And branches on the floor etc. There are benches around the forest. Again it can present as an issue if sand has blown over into the route (see photo). If you are in the area, it’s worth a drive to see if the paths are clear. When they are, it’s a really lovely walk. The drive into the forest is beautiful. There is an accessible toilet and parking is free with a blue badge (scan the barcode on the back of your blue badge on the way out and the barrier will lift).
Disabled Access In and Around
Average
As described. Hit and Miss for those with wheels.
Parking & Transport
Excellent
Accessible Toilets
Excellent
Staff
0Don’t often see any staff around.
Additional Information
It would be wonderful if the access here could be improved. Sand blowing over into paths is difficult to manage in fairness. However an access route/path directly to the beach would be wonderful.
