Camping and caravanning options with accessible facilities
Waleswood Caravan & Camping Park, South Yorkshire
Close to the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District, this award-winning caravan and camping site nestles in the gorgeous Rother Valley Country Park. Thanks to lakes, trails and cycle tracks, Waleswood has a vast range of activities that cater for every member of the family. The Country Park’s cycle hire centre even offers accessible cycles (01709 334455).
Well thought out provision for people with accessibility issues include accessible toilets and showers. Furthermore, a family accessible wet room has an adult changing facility with adult sized rise and fall changing bed, shower, toilet, changing area and bath (NB the bath is not accessible).
Waleswood’s 163 pitches come with electric hook ups and a choice of hard standing, super or extra-large pitches. Its coffee shop and free Wi-Fi mean not even bad weather can spoil your stay.
Visit www.waleswood.co.uk or tel 01709 808100.
Caalm Camp, Dorset
Caalm Camp offers luxury yurt glamping holidays in deepest Dorset and has made great strides in ensuring people with disabilities can enjoy their visit.
The campsite benefits from level, well-lit paths leading to yurts and facilities. Ramps enable wheelchair-users to gain easy access around the site. The traditional doorway width measurements of the yurts accommodates standard-sized wheelchairs.
The interior of the yurts comprises a carpeted floor, double bed and two single day beds. All beds can accommodate a hoist and there is enough space for a profiling bed where needed. Commode chairs are available for private wet rooms, which comprise adapted shower heads and extra-long hoses.
Experience Dorset’s lush countryside and unforgettable Jurassic Coast from Caalm Camp’s unique set-up. You won’t be disappointed.
Visit www.dorsetyurtcampsite.co.uk or tel 01747 838565.
The Loch Ness Shores, Scottish Highlands
Loch Ness Shores campsite nestles on the southern shore of Loch Ness, offering breath-taking panoramic views of the loch and the mountains beyond. Easy access to the shore around Loch Ness set against the backdrop of woodlands, makes for an ideal spot from where to enjoy the area’s spectacular flora and fauna.
Although there is no designated accessible parking, there is assisted pitching (finishes at 8pm so make sure you arrive before then).
The site is across two levels. If you have any difficulty walking, request a pitch on the lower level as they have particularly easy access to the Facility Block. Steps and a ramp make for easy access to the Facility Block where visitors find showers without steps, a wall-mounted seat in three showers, turning room for wheelchairs and two accessible cubicles.
The outdoor activities (bushcraft, heritage walks, boating and fishing) on offer at Loch Ness Shores combined with plenty of space indoors to eat, drink and play, make it a wonderful destination for all the family.
Visit www.lochnessshores.com or tel 01456 486333.
Shell Island, North Wales
Boasting stunning views of the unspoilt Welsh countryside – including Cardigan Bay and the Snowdonia National Park – Shell Island is the biggest campsite in the UK. Pitch up next to the beach to hear the rolling waves, opt for privacy in wooded areas or camp next to the extensive facilities… the choice is yours.
Spacious showers in the newly refurbished block include an accessible shower with drop down shower bed, lowered sink and handrails. Four accessible toilets can be found on site as well.
Disabled parking spaces are located near the accessible shower and the shops.
Other facilities with level (or ramped) access include a supermarket, cafe, bar, games room, children’s play park, and even a laundrette. Feeling a little fair-weather when it comes to tents? Chalets and flats are available too.
Visit www.shellisland.co.uk or tel 01341 241453.
Round Lake, Northern Ireland
Ideal for anglers, families and nature lovers, Round Lake is a tranquil lakeside destination in the heart of the lush Clogher Valley.
Comprising eight hard-standing caravan pitches in addition to tent pitches, Round Lake offers coarse fishing with a slipway, lakeside walks, a children’s play area and a Changing Places toilet facility.
If quiet and peaceful is what you’re after, Round Lake is the destination for you.
Visit www.midulstercouncil.org/roundlake or tel 028 8772 8690.
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