Study finds Dorset has the most accessible beaches

Research from Oak Tree Mobility has discovered that Dorset is the place to be for accessible beaches.

The research judged beaches across the UK based on their Disability Rights UK Survey score, how much wheelchair coasts to hire and the costs of using the disabled toilets. Bournemouth Beach in Dorset came out on top scoring the highest in terms of accessibility.

According to the research, Bournemouth’s beach is easy to get to from the main promenade which has smooth, level access. Wheelchairs are available for a refundable £50 deposit and there is a £5 charge for access to the disabled toilet.

The study found that the UK’s top ten most accessible beaches are as follows:

Bournemouth Beach, Dorset
Wheelchairs - £50 cash deposit, Toilets - £5 per day

Sandbanks Beach, Dorset
Wheelchairs - £50 cash deposit, Toilets - free

Porthminster Beach, Cornwall

Wheelchairs - £45 per week, Toilets – free

Portobello Beach, Edinburgh

Wheelchairs – free, Toilets – free

Perranporth Beach, Cornwall

Wheelchairs – free, Toilets – free

Brighton Beach, Sussex

Wheelchairs, £25 cash deposit, Toilets - £5 per day

Weymouth Beach, Dorset

Physical possession deposit - £5 per day, Toilets – N/A

Studland Beach, Dorset

Physical possession deposit - £5 per day, Toilets – N/A

West Wittering Beach, Sussex

Wheelchairs, £20 cash deposit, Toilets - £5 per day

Whitby Beach, Yorkshire

Wheelchairs, £37 per week, Toilets - £5 per day

All the beaches in the top ten have ramps for wheelchair access and some even offer beach wheelchairs for hire, which are suitable for using on sand and water. You can find out more here.