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Big 7 Travel has revealed the results of their most recent survey which lists the 50th most beautiful places across the UK. We want everyone to be able to enjoy these beauty spots, so we’ve compiled a list of the top 50 with as much accessibility information as we can, so you can easily plan your visit. How many of these spots will you be ticking off your list this year?

The list is as follows:

Port Sunlight | The Wirral | England
Disability information:

  • There is no public car park, however there is Blue Badge parking on the street on Lower Road
  • There are several attractions located within Port Sunlight, including Theatres, museums and an art gallery. Each of these businesses have their own accessibility guides.

The Dark Hedges | Ballymoney | Northern Ireland
Disability information:

  • There is free parking at the nearby Hedges Hotel
  • The site is free of vehicular traffic
  • There are some wheelchair friendly guided tours around the Game of Thrones areas

Cheddar Gorge | Somerset | England

Disability information:

  • The caves, gorge and lookout towers are all muddy and slippery and can be difficult to navigate in a wheelchair or with mobility aids
  • Staff are on hand to offer help and advice

Belfast | Northern Ireland
Disability information:

  • ShopMobility Belfast provide a range of mobility aids
  • Many of the attractions also offer wheelchairs etc for hire
  • There is on and off street disabled parking, including at all Belfast City Council managed carparks, the shopping centres and SSE Arena Belfast.
  • There are accessible public toilets throughout the city and Changing Places facilities at Castlecourt and Victoria Square shopping centres
  • More access information is available from the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre

Isle of Muck | Inner Hebrides | Scotland
Disability information:

  • This site is not open to the public

Dolgellau | Snowdonia | Wales
Disability information:

  • All the visitor centres offer accessible walking trails that are suitable for wheelchair users
  • Sites have parking for Blue Badge holders, accessible toilets and accessible picnic tables
  • Wheelchairs and off-road mobility scooters can be hired

Eilean Donan | Highlands | Scotland
Disability information:

  • Due to the natural landscape and the age of the buildings, some areas are inaccessible to those with mobility issues
  • Assistance dogs are welcome in the Visitor Centre, though not in the castle
  • Free access on the island for disabled visitors
  • Virtual tours available on request
  • Fully accessible visitor centre with disabled parking, disabled toilets and wheelchair access

Oxford | Oxfordshire | England

Disability information:

  • ShopMobility offer a service throughout Oxford. Details are available from the Westgate car park.
  • RADAR key accessible toilets, with keys available from Oxford Information Centre. Toilets can be found at various points around the city.
  • Blue Badge parking available throughout the city
  • Various attractions throughout the city, please see the individual sites for their up to date accessibility guides.

Glen Nevis | Highlands | Scotland
Disability information:

  • There are designated parking spaces for Blue Badge holders, parking is free.
  • The gondola ride up to the mountain top is accessible and have a wheelchair ramp
  • Site has accessible toilets and adapted changing rooms
  • Some routes are accessible for all
  • Staff have disability training

St Michael’s Mount | Cornwall | England
Disability information:

  • Some areas are inaccessible for mobility aids but there is a Tramper scooter that is available for hire
  • Wheelchair users are admitted free of charge
  • There are 20 disabled parking bays across 2 carparks
  • Ramps are available on request
  • There is an accessible toilet
  • Assistance dogs are welcome on all parts of the island and castle.
  • See the full access statement on their website.

The Orkney Islands | Scotland
Disability information:

  • There is no public transport to the site and the road can be difficult for small cars.
  • Some islands can be accessed by ferry
  • Mobility equipment is available for hire.

Isles of Mull and Iona | Inner Hebrides | Scotland

Disability information:

  • There are disabled accommodation options
  • Islands are accessed via a ferry, which has ramps
  • Some of the attractions feature accessible toilets and accessible trails

Isles of Scilly | England

Disability information:

  • The TIC is accessible and has accessibility information about the isle’s attractions

Brighton | Sussex | England

Disability information:

  • Brighton and Hove have Changing Places toilets at various locations
  • ShopMobility is available from Churchill Square
  • Mobility scooters are also available to hire from several businesses across town
  • There are beach friendly wheelchairs available to hire from the seafront
  • Blue badge parking is available

Stratford upon Avon | West Midlands | England

Disability information:

  • ShopMobility is available from the car park in the middle of town
  • Public toilets available
  • Parking available throughout

Loch Ness | Highlands | Scotland

Disability information:

  • Depending on where you are, there are 3 designated parking bays
  • The various attractions have their own accessibility statements

Isle of Staffa | Argyl and Bute | Scotland
Disability information:

  • Due to the terrain, wheelchair use is not advisable
  • The ferry is accessible

The Shambles, York | Yorkshire | England

Disability information:

  • Shambles is narrow and uneven and can be difficult for wheelchair users and those with mobility aids
  • Many shops are also narrow but staff are on hand to help
  • York Tourist Information Centre are able to help

Bamburgh Castle | Northumberland | England
Disability information:

  • Guides and other material is available in larger font size
  • Good contrast on doors and walls and signage
  • Shuttle buggy available between car park and castle
  • Induction loops installed and low counters in ticket office
  • Separate wheelchair friendly entrance
  • Ramps available
  • Two wheelchair accessible toilets
  • Full accessibility statement available on their website

Shaftsbury | Dorset | England

Disability information:

  • Dementia friendly town
  • Public defibrillators available
  • Attractions have their own accessibility statements

Tintern Abbey | Monmouthshire | Wales

Disability information:

  • Accessible toilets are available
  • Wheelchair friendly visitor centre
  • Level car park
  • Portable induction loops

Chalcot Crescent | London | England

Disability information:

  • Public street

Kynance Cove | Cornwall | England

Disability information:

  • No vehicle access
  • Steep steps to the beach
  • Accessible toilet in car park
  • Blue badge parking

Clovelly | Devon | England

Disability information:

  • Level access at various attractions
  • Some staff have disability training
  • Public toilets for disabled visitors
  • Designated parking for Blue Badge users
  • Landrover service to transport visitors from Visitor Centre to the quay

Eoligarry Beach | Isle of Barra | Scotland

Dunnottar Castle | Stonehaven | Scotland

Disability information:

  • Uneven surfaces
  • Team are first aid trained and defibrillators are on site
  • Designated disabled parking bays
  • Level access paths
  • Castle is not accessible via wheelchair and has several steps
  • Benches are placed throughout the castle
  • Dogs must be kept on a lead

High Force Waterfalls | Teesdale | England

Disability information:

  • Parking less than 50 meters from main entrance
  • Level access from car park to entrance
  • Ramps
  • Public toilet for disabled visitors
  • Carers go free

Kinbane Castle | County Antrim | Northern Ireland

Disability information:

  • Not open to the public

Glenfinnan Viaduct | Inverness | Scotland

Disability information:

  • Dedicated accessible parking spaces
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders
  • Assistance dogs welcome throughout
  • Accessible toilet
  • Exhibition has induction loop
  • Seating throughout
  • Lowered counters
  • Some areas less accessible
  • Full accessibility statement available on website

Tollymore Forest Park | Newcastle | Northern Ireland

Disability information:

  • Accessible car parking
  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible trails

Gower Peninsula | Glamorgan | Wales

Disability information:

  • Several accessible beaches
  • Accessible toilets
  • Mobility aids for hire
  • Check each beaches accessibility before travel

The Shetland Isles | Scotland

Disability information:

  • All buses have designated wheelchair areas
  • Disabled parking around the islands
  • Visitor attractions have their own accessibility statements
  • Tours suitable for wheelchair users

Dean Village | Edinburgh | Scotland

Disability information:

  • No visitor facilities at Dean Village
  • Accessible 24/7 but some areas not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Audio tours available

White Cliffs of Dover | Kent | England

Disability information:

  • Accessible toilet
  • Designated parking
  • Induction loop
  • Level access to food outlets and shop
  • Ramps
  • Seating available
  • Wheelchairs available for hire

Giant’s Causeway | Northern Ireland

Disability information:

  • Changing places facility
  • Accessible toilets
  • Level access to food outlets and shop
  • Induction loops
  • Ramps
  • Wheelchairs and powered mobility vehicles available to hire
  • Accessible routes

Conwy Castle | Conwy | Wales

Disability information:

  • Portable induction loops
  • No loud areas or flashing lights
  • Level access through most of the attraction
  • Visitor centre is accessible
  • Steps between Visitor centre and castle
  • Accessible toilets
  • Council run car park near by with accessible spaces

Durdle Door | Dorset | England

Disability information:

  • Accessed via a steep path and steps, not recommended for those with limited mobility
  • Accessible toilets nearby, no toilets on beach
  • Designated parking

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs | Scotland

Disability information:

  • Areas across the National Park are level and suitable for all visitors
  • Accessible toilets
  • Designated parking
  • Wheelie boat available at Mentieth Fisheries
  • Full accessibility statement available on website

Minack Theatre | Cornwall | England

Disability information:

  • Ramped access
  • Accessible parking bays
  • Hearing loop
  • Assistive Hearing headsets available
  • Audio described performances
  • Contrast markings on all windows, doors and door frames
  • Low lighting in some areas
  • Wheelchair friendly desks
  • Level access
  • Complimentary tickets for carers
  • BSL and relaxed performances
  • Specific stewards for disabled visitors
  • Public toilets for disabled visitors

Devil’s Pulpit | Finnich Glen | Scotland

Three Cliffs Bay | Gower | Wales

Disability information:

  • No wheelchair access to beach
  • Carparking available at nearby Heritage Centre and holiday park

Castle Combe | The Cotswolds | England
Disability information:

  • Car parking
  • Accessible toilets

Edinburgh | Scotland

Disability information:

  • Public transport allows for step free access and has wheelchair spaces
  • Designated parking
  • Accessible public toilets
  • Individual attractions have their own accessibility statements

Cambridge | Cambridgeshire | England

Disability information:

  • Public transport suitable for wheelchairs
  • Accessible public toilets
  • Individual attractions have their own accessibility statements

Pembrokeshire Coast | Wales

Disability information:

  • Accessible access on 18 beaches across the National Park
  • Part of the Walkability scheme
  • All terrain wheelchairs and mobility scooters available to hire

Bath | Somerset | England

Disability information:

  • Mobility equipment available to hire
  • Five public Changing Places facilities
  • Designated parking throughout the city
  • Public transport is wheelchair friendly
  • Individual attractions have their own accessibility statements

The Lake District | England

Disability information:

  • Part of the Miles without Stiles scheme
  • Changing Places facility
  • All terrain wheelchairs to borrow
  • Anyone Can adventure days
  • Staff at Information Centres available to offer advice

Snowdonia National Park | Wales

Disability information:

  • Quiet routes
  • Dogs accepted
  • Tramper hire available
  • Accessible routes
  • Free parking for Blue Badge users
  • Accessible toilets

Isle of Skye | Scotland

Disability information:

  • Wheelchair accessible walks
  • Designated parking

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