The Meadows

lnowak

18 Jul 2017

Beautiful, Accessible Public Park

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Date of visit: July 2017

Overall Rating

Good

This public park is beautiful, and has great access. The paths are flat and wide, and spread all over the park- ideal for wheelchair users. There are also lots of benches to have a rest on. It is accessible via public transport on the 30, 5, 8 and 7 buses from the centre of Edinburgh, and close to lots of great pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes. There is a public toilet (open 10-6). Unfortunately, it is not wheelchair accessible, and it's a bit of a tight squeeze- so there may not be room for a carer as well.

Disabled Access In and Around

Excellent

There are no steps, and the paths are flat and well-maintained. Everything that you might want to see is visible using a wheelchair.

Parking & Transport

Good

There isn't much, if any parking nearby, but buses 30, 5, 7 and 8 stop nearby.

Accessible Toilets

Bad

Unfortunately, the loo did not have disabled access. It was clean and well-kept, but there was no room for a wheelchair or a carer.

Additional Information

I would really recommend this park- it's beautiful and a great place to be (particularly in the summer when everyone is sitting out). The only downside is the lack of an accessible bathroom- this is definitely something which could be improved.