Help Us, Help You, Help Others Beach and Woodland Access Survey We want to understand whether wheelchair users can access beaches and woodland, what prevents access, and whether suitable equipment could make a difference. There are no right or wrong answers. Answers showing that somebody is not interested are just as valuable as answers showing an access barrier. About you 1. Do you use a wheelchair? * All the timeMost of the timeSome of the timeNone Optional comments 2. What type of wheelchair do you use? * ManualPoweredBoth, depending on the situationAnother typeNone Optional comments Beach access 3. When was the last time you went onto a beach? * Within the last year1–3 years ago4–10 years agoMore than 10 years agoNot since childhoodNever Optional comments 4. What type of beach was it? SandPebbles/shingleRockyAnother typeNot applicable Optional comments 5. Were you able to reach the water’s edge in your wheelchair? * Yes, independentlyYes, with assistanceOnly by leaving my wheelchairNoI did not want to reach the water’s edgeNot applicable Optional comments 6. If you did not reach the water’s edge independently, why not? My wheelchair could not travel over the surfaceThe slope or terrain was unsafeThere was no accessible routeSuitable equipment was unavailableI needed assistance that was unavailableI was concerned about getting stuck or damaging my wheelchairI did not want toNot applicableAnother reason Optional comments 7. Why have you not returned more recently, or why do you not visit beaches more often? Beaches do not particularly appeal to meI have not had the opportunityI cannot access the beach in my wheelchairI cannot reach the sea or the people I am visiting withI would need another person’s assistanceAccessible equipment is unavailable or too expensiveAccessible parking, toilets or facilities are inadequateI am worried about safety or becoming strandedI already visit as often as I wantAnother reason Optional comments 8. If safe, suitable tracked equipment allowed you to cross sand or pebbles independently, would you be more likely to visit a beach? * DefinitelyProbablyMaybeProbably notDefinitely not Optional comments 9. What would you most like to be able to do at the beach that is currently difficult or impossible? Woodland access 10. When was the last time you visited a woodland or forest trail? * Within the last year1–3 years ago4–10 years agoMore than 10 years agoNot since childhoodNever Optional comments 11. Were you able to travel through the woodland in your wheelchair? * Yes, independentlyYes, with assistanceOnly on a short accessible sectionNoI did not want toNot applicable Optional comments 12. What, if anything, restricted your access? Mud or soft groundUneven ground, stones or tree rootsSteep slopesNarrow paths or barriersSteps or gatesConcern about getting stuckLack of accessible toilets or parkingNeeding assistanceNothing restricted meAnother reason Optional comments 13. If safe, suitable tracked equipment allowed you to cross uneven or soft woodland terrain independently, would you be more likely to visit? * DefinitelyProbablyMaybeProbably notDefinitely not Optional comments The difference improved access could make 14. How important would independent access to beaches or woodland be to you? * Very importantQuite importantNeither important nor unimportantNot very importantNot important at all Optional comments 15. Would improved access allow you to participate more with family, friends or organised groups? * YesMaybeNo Optional comments 16. Is there somewhere outdoors you would like to visit but currently cannot access in your wheelchair? Please tell us where and why. 17. What would outdoor-access equipment need to provide for you to feel safe and confident using it? 18. Is there anything else you would like people designing accessible outdoor equipment to understand? 19. May we anonymously quote your answers in funding applications, reports or project planning? * YesNo Optional comments Optional contact details You can complete the survey anonymously. Only provide these details if you are happy to be contacted about your answers. Name Email address May TanksALot contact you about your answers? YesNo Optional comments I understand how my answers will be used and that I should not include confidential medical information.
