Disabled friendly nature reserve
4.5
4.5
Date of visit: April 2018
I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Excellent
Disabled friendly nature reserve. Scooter would be preferable on the optional 2 mile trip because the last mile is quite rough (stone path with quite a few potholes making it hard work for whoever is pushing (my poor wife in our case!) The rest of the pathways on the 1 mile walk are much better and the duckboards to all the hides are fine. The hides are large enough for wheelchairs and have slots cut out at lower heights for wheelchair users to use binoculars for bird spotting. There is a very accessible cafeteria (includes a disabled loo) serving simple fayre (sandwiches, cakes, drinks etc) . There is also a very accessible shop and reception area too. There are plenty of benches along the way for those that need them. There is also a picnic area and playground for children just at the start of the trail. Beware that all the toilets (disabled and otherwise) are at the beginning (or end!) of the Trail. Carparking is flat and tarmaced and includes several disabled spaces at the entrance to Reception.
Disabled Access In and Around
Excellent
Good flat surfaces everywhere except the optional 2nd mile of the walk which was a bit rough for a wheelchair...although the staff did warn us to be fair. All the hides were accessible and had lower vision slots for wheelchair users. The cafe is very accessible and is waitress service.
Parking & Transport
Excellent
Drove. Loads of level parking. Several disabled bays by main entrance.
Accessible Toilets
01 in the cafe which I didnt use. 1 between reception and cafe which again I didnt use.
Staff
Excellent
Friendly and very knowledgable in reception. Friendly and helpful in the cafe.
Additional Information
Highly recommended if you are a nature lover or just want some fresh air in beautiful surroundings. Bring your scooter rather than your wheelchair if you want to do the whole experience.....it will be easier!
