Extreme Motus making Pembrokeshire Coast UK wheelchair accessible

The Pembrokeshire Coast is one of the smallest of the UK’s National.

As well as being the only one that exists mainly due to its coastline, it’s also split into four parts, each one with its quirks and qualities.

The coastline is backed by hills, estuaries, valleys, and woodlands that allow you to discover something different. The park is accessible to people of all abilities thanks to devices like the Extreme Motus all-terrain wheelchair.

Pembrokeshire is home to more Blue Flag beaches than any other county in the country. The best way to experience the coastline is to get out there and explore.

By following the route of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, you’ll find 186 miles of coastal scenery ranging from craggy volcanic outcrops in the north, to towering limestone cliffs in the south.

Tackling the entire route is no mean feat – in fact, the total rise and fall of the Coast Path is over 35,000 feet – greater than the height of Mount Everest. For experienced hikers, 15 sections make this more manageable but the Coast Path features in many of the 200 circular walks listed on this website.

The wheelchairs are hosted by local businesses around the Park, such as seaside cafes and activity providers.

Available in a variety of sizes and styles, the wheelchairs are designed for users young and old, some of whom may use a wheelchair frequently or those who may find it hard to walk on sandy beaches.

Other resources include roll-out trackways, all-terrain rollators, and a mobile hoist.

The Motus is an essential piece of equipment used by our local inclusive water sports providers Blue Horizon CiC & Windswept CiC to offer stand-up paddle boarding & surfing to people with mobility issues.

The Motus is being used in some creative fun ways.

The project is funded via donations and grant funding All our Mobility equipment is free to hire.

In addition to equipment being used by our hosts to offer adaptive activities, our all-terrain chairs including the Motus were hired 371 times 298 people during 2023 via Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

However, activity providers locally have also invested in the Motus as a way to navigate around Pembrokeshire’s varied terrain.

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Further information: www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales/access-for-all.

Specific enquiries: beachwheelchairs@pembrokeshire.org.uk.

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