Beach Wheelchairs
The Access Group piloted these fantastic all terrain wheelchairs on Saundersfoot beach to to see if they would give residents and visitors improved access to the sands.
As a result of a joint initiative between Pembrokeshire County Council and the Access Group, two chairs are now based at the Tourist Information Centre on Saundersfoot Harbour.
They can be booked in advance by calling 01834 813672.
Pictured during trials on Saundersfoot beach, where we really put these chairs through their paces and found them to be an unqualified success, are Group members Reg Owens, Henry Langen, Bill Cleavely and Alan Hunt.
The joint initiative in Saundersfoot was so successful that the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority was encouraged by the access officer to buy six more.
Two will be based at P.I.P.P.A (Physically Impaired People of Pembrokeshire Association) in Haverfordwest and can be booked in advance by calling 01437 760999.
The others are at Kiln Park in Tenby, Whitesands Beach near St Davids, Newport sands and Broadhaven near Haverfordwest.
Visit the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority website for more info. (Opens in new window) click here >>
A childs beach wheelchair has been donated to P.I.P.P.A. and will be available for hire in 2010.
For further information about Pembrokeshire's beach wheelchairs please contact Alan Hunt 01437 775148.
Our thanks go to Pembrokeshire County Council for the management of the beach wheelchairs in Saundersfoot.