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Top Seven Accessible Winter Beaches

BBC Countryfile Magazine

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January 2022

Debbie North reveals some of the best winter shores for visitors with limited mobility

- By Debbie North. Photographs By Alamy

Top Seven Accessible Winter Beaches

01 BENONE BEACH, COUNTY LONDONDERRY

Benone Beach is an award-winning all-inclusive Blue Flag beach. It has seven miles of golden sands with stunning views across to Donegal and breathtaking mountain scenery. There is easy access for disabled visitors as cars can drive on to the beach. To book a beach chair, email info@maemurrayfoundation.org

02 BROAD HAVEN BEACH, PEMBROKESHIRE

Pembrokeshire has several accessible beaches, but Broad Haven, near Haverfordwest, is one of the best. It is easily accessible for wheelchair users and a beach wheelchair is available for hire from Haven Sports Surf Shop on Marine Road; call 01437 781354.

03 PORTOBELLO BEACH, EDINBURGH

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