Beach Access Audit UK

Beach Access Project Audit

Making beaches accessible for everyone
Participant Information

The beach access project audit is designed to enable people with medical/mental health conditions and disabilities to audit beaches across the UK.

This information in conjunction with the Beach Access Survey will be collated to create a data and visual representation of beach access in the UK.

An audit is always open to interpretation and some questions may not always be exactly relevant to the beach you are auditing. Just do your best and add any notes in the comments box at the end.

Data and images will be shared online and will become part of a report detailing current beach access across the United Kingdom.

By completing a beach access audit you become a Beach Access Champion and are now part of a movement to drive the change required to make UK beaches and blue space accessible to everyone....
Audit Date

MonthDayYear
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By submitting this audit you are agreeing to the Beach Access Project using your first name, selfie (if provided) and data and images. (your email address will never be shared)

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Name

First NameLast Name
Please confirm if you are completing this questionnaire based on your own experiences or for someone else?

myselffor my partnerfor my childfor a friendfor a family memberOther
Please indicate your age group (if completing on behalf of someone else, please indicate their age group)

Under 1818-30 years31-40 years41-50 years51-60 years61-70 years71+ years
Do you (or the person you are filling this out for) have any of the following? (Please tick all relevant boxes)

Mental health conditionMedical conditionNeuro diversityCognitive impairment (learning disability / difficulty)Speech impairmentPhysical impairmentVisual impairmentHearing ImpairmentOther
Do you (or the person you are filling this out for) use or need any of the following when accessing the beach? (please tick all relevant boxes)

Manual wheelchairPower wheelchairMobility scooterWalker frameWalking stickAssistance dogFamily, Carer / PA supportOther
Please provide your email address, so we can contact you if we have any queries.
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Please upload either a selfie or a photo of yourself, near the accessible facilities at the beach. This image will be used to showcase your beach access audit (this is really helpful for the project but is optional)

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What is the name of the beach or nearest location point you visited?
If its a large beach with multiple access points just choose the most appropriate Name and add a note alongside it.
Which county is the beach in?
Is accessible public transport available to get to the beach location?

YesNoNot sure
How many Accessible parking spaces are avaliable at or near the beach?
Please upload a picture of the accessible parking spaces? (you can upload 3 photos)

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Approximately how many metres is it from the accessible parking to the edge of the beach?

1-10 metres ( 1-10 steps or pushes of a wheelchair )10-50metres50-100 metres100-200 metres+200 metres
Is the route from the car park to the beach, barrier free ie no steps, well marked, smooth / hard consistant surface, wide enough for two wheelchair users to pass each other?

YesNoIn Places
Please upload a picture of the path / route from the parking to the beach? (you can upload 3 photos)

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Is Accessible Parking Free for all users

YesNo
If there is a charge for accessible parking, please upload a picture of the parking information? (you can upload 3 photos)

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What toilet facilities are available at the beach (please tick all relevant boxes)

A standard accessible toilet, ie sink and toilet with space for anelectric wheelchair user to turn around.A Changing Places Toilet including a toilet, hoist, changing table and sinkFemale and male toilets with barrier free accessFemale and male toilets without barrier free accessThere are no toilets availableOther
If an accesible toilet is available (tick all relevant boxes)

It requires a radar key to open itIt requires a different key to open itIt is free to useThere is a chargeIt is in good working orderIt require improvementsThere is no accessible toilet
Please upload a picture of the front door and inside the accessible toilet facility at the beach (you can upload a maximum of 3 photos) if available.

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Approximately how many metres is it from the parking / to the accessible toilet?

1-10 metres ( 1-10 steps or pushes of a wheelchair )10-50metres50-100 metres100-200 metres+200 metresThere is no accessible toilet
Approximately how many metres is it from the accessible toilet to the beach?

1-10 metres ( 1-10 steps or pushes of a wheelchair )10-50metres50-100 metres100-200 metres+200 metresthere is no accessible toilet
Is the route from the car park to the toilet barrier free, i.e. no steps, well marked, smooth / hard consistent surface, wide enough for two wheelchair users to pass each other?

YesNoIn Places
Please upload a picture of the path / route from the accessible toilet to the beach? (you can upload a maximum of 3 photos)

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What different ways can people access the beach? (tick all relevant boxes)

Level and barrier free access onto the sandSand pathway to the beachSteps to the beachRamp to the beachUneven / narrow path / slope to the beachOther
Please upload a picture of the easiest way to access the beach. Upload different barrier free access points if available. (you can upload a maximum of 3 photos)

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On the day of the audit were beach wheelchairs available?

YesNoIm not sure
On the day of the audit was it easy to find the location of the beach wheelchairs?

YesNo
On the day of the audit how many beach wheelchairs were available?
Beach wheelchair options

available and need to be booked in advancefirst come first servedyou need your own assistant / carerassistance is availablefree to hireyou need to make a depositthere is a cost to hireOther
Please upload a picture of the beach wheelchair policy (if available)

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Please upload pictures of the different beach wheelchairs that are available. Leave blank if they are not available. (you can upload a maximum of 3 photos)

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Is there a boardwalk (made of concrete, wooden or composite plastic), onto the beach?

Yes, 1-10 metres long ( 1-10 steps or pushes of a wheelchair )Yes, 10-50 metresYes, 50-100 metresYes, 100-200 metresYes, +200 metresNo beach boardwalk
Is the route onto the boardwalk barrier free, i.e. no steps, well marked, smooth / hard consistant surface, wide enough for two wheelchair users to pass each other?

YesNoIn Places
Please upload a picture of any beach boardwalk, if available. (you can upload a maximum of 3 photos)

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Is there a platform area (made of concrete, wooden or composite plastic) located on the beach? ie an area large enough for a group of people to sit and enjoy the beach.

YesNo
Please upload a picture of the beach platform area, if available. (you can upload a maximum of 3 photos)

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If no boardwalk or platform area is present, please upload a picture of where it could be located (you can upload a maximum of 3 photos)

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Is there any temporary beach matting located on the beach?

1-10 metres ( 1-10 steps or pushes of a wheelchair )10-50metres50-100 metres100-200 metres+200 metresNo temporary beach matting
Please upload a picture of any temporary beach matting, if available.(you can upload a maximum of 3 photos)

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Is there any signage detailing accessible facilities on the beach? eg, accessible toilets, staff support, beach wheelchairs / matting.

Yes, very detailedYes, but limitedNo
Please upload a picture of any signage detailing accessible facilities on the beach, if available.(you can upload a maximum of 3 photos)

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Is there any beach access to the Water?

Yes using a beach wheelchairYes using temporary beach mattingYes using a slipwayNoOther
Please upload a picture of the accessible route to the water, if available. (you can upload a maximum of 3 photos)

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Are there any accessible beach activities available?

Yes, adapted surfingYes, adapted paddleboarding / kayakingYes, swimmingNoOther
Please upload a picture of any accessible activities, if available. (you can upload a maximum of 3 photos)

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Are there any catering facilities / kiosks at the beach?

Yes, 1-10 metres away from the beach ( 1-10 steps or pushes of a wheelchair )Yes, 10-50 metresYes, 50-100 metresYes, 100-200 metresYes, +200 metresNo catering facilities
Are catering facilities / kiosks at the beach barrier free to enter and use (no steps, well marked, smooth consistent surface, wide enough for a wheelchair user.

YesNo
Please upload a picture of any barrier free catering / kiosks, if available. (you can upload a maximum of 3 photos)

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Are beach staff / life guards available to help facilitate access onto the beach and into the water?

YesNo
Please rate the following statement "The access at this beach would allow a wheelchair user (manual, powered, scooter) or person with mobility aid (walking frame / stick / crutches) to independently access the beach and get to the waters edge"

Strongly AgreeAgreeNeither agree or disagreeDisagreeStrongly disagree
What changes are needed to enable people with medical / mental health conditions and disabilities to play a meaningful and active role in beach life.

Accessible parkingAccessible changing facilities including a hoistAccessible toiletAccessible Boardwalks onto the beachAn accessible beach platform areaTemporary beach mattingA barrier free access route to the waterBeach wheelchairs and mobility aidsSupport staff to help access the beach and waterSignage detailing accessible facilities and servicesAccessible beach activitiesOther
Please add any additional comments about the beach you have audited. Please be as positive as you can.
You are more than welcome to whatsapp me a video of you either talking about the beach access audit you have done or showing the accessible features at the beach. Please be as positive as you can, highlighting existing accessible features at the beach and how beach access can be improved.

Please send to 07813641958

This video may be edited and used to highlight accessible / inaccessible features of the beach you have audited.

This is totally optional but will bring the beach access audit project to life.
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