The data and report from the survey will be released on 18th May.
The Beach Access Project Survey
The beach access project survey has empowered 1071 people with a range of disabilities and medical conditions to share your experiences of accessing the beach environment. This data will be used to shape future development of beach and blue space access across the UK.
A huge thank you all the organisations, groups and individuals who publicised, shared and promoted the survey across social media. And an even bigger thank you to everyone who completed the survey. Your views and opinions will shape the future of beach / blue space access.
Beach Access Survey headline data
Of the 1071 respondents from people with medical/mental health conditions and disabilities
- 95% like visiting the beach
- 85% wanted to get to the waters edge or in the water
- 97% would like the visit the beach more frequently
- 92% said they would visit the beach / blue space if facilities were more accessible
Current provision
- 8% beaches had beach matting or boardwalk
- 8% beaches had changing facilities with hoist
- 16% beaches had beach wheelchairs
- 3% beaches offered support from beach staff
What would improve beach access?
- 90% beach matting / boardwalk
- 72% beach wheelchairs
- 65% accessible toilets and parking
- 55% staff support
- 38% changing with hoist