The survey is now CLOSED. The data will be analysed by University of Brighton and published by the end of the year
Responses to the Beach Access Survey
1071
Beach Access Audits Completed
14
You can now help by doing a Beach Access Audit
Podcast with Dorset View all about the beach access project and inclusive paddleboarding.
A huge thanks to the team at @Dorset_View who gave me the chance to talk about beach / blue space project
They celebrate amazing local Dorset stories www.dorsetview.co.uk
This documentary was produced by students from Bournemouth University Media Production Department. They did an amazing job and I want to thank them for their passion and professionalism.
The Challenge
The UK has over 1,500 beaches stretching along 31,000 km of coastline, yet only a handful are accessible. Unlike buildings and green spaces, there are no standards or a national framework meaning the majority of beaches are not open to all.
Many are difficult to access due to:
- Lack of access to beach wheelchairs, pathways, matting or boardwalks onto and over the beach.
- limited availability to beach platforms
- Barriers to participation in beach activities (relaxing by the sea, paddleboarding, kayaking, surfing with adaptive equipment and support)
- Inadequate accessible facilities (e.g., changing spaces, toilets, parking)
- Limited information about which beaches are suitable for people with mobility challenges
