Beach Access Audit UK v2

Beach Access Project Audit
Participant Information

The beach access project audit is designed to enable anyone with a passion for beach access 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
Date
By submitting this audit you are agreeing to the Beach Access Project using your data and images.

I agree, please carry on the complete the surveyI do not agree, please close this page
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.
What is the address of the beach location

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty

Post code
Is accessible public transport available to get to the beach location? (eg accessible bus)

YesNoNot sure
Approximately how many parking spaces are available at or near the beach?
How many Accessible parking spaces are avaliable at or near the beach?
Please upload a picture of the accessible parking spaces? Try not to photograph any car number plates.

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 available, please provide details about the accessible toilet (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 order (only if you can access the facility)It require improvements (only if you can access the facility)There is no accessible toilet
Please upload a picture of the front door and inside the accessible toilet facility (if possible) at the beach

You can upload a maximum of 3 photos
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Please upload a picture of the entrance to the male and female toilet facilities, if available.

You can upload a maximum of 3 photos
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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 pictures of different barrier free beach access points, if available. (i.e. no steps, well marked, smooth / hard consistent surface, wide enough for two wheelchair users to pass each other)

You can upload a maximum of 6 photos
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Please upload a picture of the main route(s) onto the beach, even if they are inaccessible (you can upload a maximum of 6 photos)

You can upload a maximum of 6 photos
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On the day of the audit were beach wheelchairs available?

YesNoNot 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: (tick all relevant boxes)

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. (Leave blank if it is not 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 PlacesNone available
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?

Yes 1-10 metres ( 1-10 steps or pushes of a wheelchair )Yes 10-50metresYes 50-100 metresYes 100-200 metresYes +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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What activities are available at this beach?

SurfingPaddleboardingKayaking and canoeingSwimmingRowingSailingNoneOther
What accessible /adapted activities are available / offered at this Beach?

SurfingPaddleboardingKayaking and canoeingSwimmingRowingSailingNoneOther
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 BoardwalksTemporary mattingA barrier free access route from the parking to the waterA barrier free access route from parking to the toiletsA barrier free access route from toilets to the waterAdaptive equipment to help users get on the waterAdaptive equipment to help users enjoy water activities eg paddleboardingBeach wheelchairs and mobility aidsSupport staff to help access the waterSignage detailing accessible facilities and servicesAccessible catering facilitiesOther
Please add any additional comments about the beach you have audited. Please be as positive as you can.
Name

First NameLast Name
organisation name
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
Gender
Ethnicity
Do you 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
Do you have any of the following? (Please tick all relevant boxes)

Mental health conditionMedical conditionNeuro diversityCognitive impairment (learning disability / difficulty)Speech impairmentPhysical impairmentVisual impairmentHearing ImpairmentOther
Please provide your email address, so we can contact you if we have any queries.
example@example.com
Optional 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.

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To bring this project alive please can you do a video of the route from the parking to the toilets / changing onto the beach. You are more than welcome to add an audio overview highlighing the different accessible features at the beach. Please be as positive as you can, highlighting existing accessible features at the beach or how the 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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