3
Lovely beach with drop off point right at the beach and beach wheelchair, but no public toilets
Access here is mixed but it has a couple of access features that most other local beaches don't, and it's a lovely beach for a day out.
First, while the car park is 200m from the beach, there is a road that runs right down to the sand. So if you have limited mobility but you're in a party with a driver who can do the walk, you can have them drop you off 10m from the beach. From there it is a slightly sloped tarmac road and then directly onto the beach sand, no steps. And no miles long slip road or switchback cliffside path! Joy!
Note that the 200m walk to the car park is on quite a steep hill.
Second, there is a beach wheelchair. I have seen it on display to be borrowed and have seen it in use but haven't used myself.
The biggest drawback is toilets. No public toilets! People tend to ask in one of the two restaurants but I have not checked for flat access and I know at least some of the entrances have steps. When I went last time I was lucky enough to swim and so let's be honest, I just peed in the sea.
As mentioned, flat access to restaurants is dubious, I would not rely on it without phoning ahead. (I'll check it myself next time and add detail.) In the summer there is a kiosk that sells ice cream and chips and things that you can eat on the beach. This is up a short slope but I think no steps. And if any member of your party can get there, they can bring stuff for all of you. Otherwise bring a picnic.
If the access situation works for you, it's a great beach for a day out. Sandy, sheltered, small to medium sized. There is rental of double kayaks and paddle boards, though I haven't used them since I got sick so don't know how they handle disabled users. Also deck chair rental. The shelter of the harbour means the sea is normally less rough than at most beaches in the area, and it's a sandy beach with a gentle slope. Great if you want sea swimming in a gentle setting or if you've brought kids.
Access here is mixed but it has a couple of access features that most other local beaches don't, and it's a lovely beach for a day out.
First, while the car park is 200m from the beach, there is a road that runs right down to the sand. So if you have limited mobility but you're in a party with a driver who can do the walk, you can have them drop you off 10m from the beach. From there it is a slightly sloped tarmac road and then directly onto the beach sand, no steps. And no miles long slip road or switchback cliffside path! Joy!
Note that the 200m walk to the car park is on quite a steep hill.
Second, there is a beach wheelchair. I have seen it on display to be borrowed and have seen it in use but haven't used myself.
The biggest drawback is toilets. No public toilets! People tend to ask in one of the two restaurants but I have not checked for flat access and I know at least some of the entrances have steps. When I went last time I was lucky enough to swim and so let's be honest, I just peed in the sea.
As mentioned, flat access to restaurants is dubious, I would not rely on it without phoning ahead. (I'll check it myself next time and add detail.) In the summer there is a kiosk that sells ice cream and chips and things that you can eat on the beach. This is up a short slope but I think no steps. And if any member of your party can get there, they can bring stuff for all of you. Otherwise bring a picnic.
If the access situation works for you, it's a great beach for a day out. Sandy, sheltered, small to medium sized. There is rental of double kayaks and paddle boards, though I haven't used them since I got sick so don't know how they handle disabled users. Also deck chair rental. The shelter of the harbour means the sea is normally less rough than at most beaches in the area, and it's a sandy beach with a gentle slope. Great if you want sea swimming in a gentle setting or if you've brought kids.
