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The second day’s walk (from Laggan) or third day if an overnight was taken at Gairlochy, completea at Fort Augustus. This is a beautiful walk, in places the path is sandwiched between the Caledonian Canal and the side of Loch Oich covered with natural woodlands. Morags Lodge in Fort Augustus provides good value accommodation, meals, a bar and an efficient welcome for walkers on the Great Glen Way.
With no on street parking at Edens yard, how can we best work with the ubiquitous car? Maybe this approach can help?
There is a level access double room is at ground level with an en suite bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. There is smooth paving (as well as cobbles) and a car can access the street before 11am and after 4pm.
A 7 family room bunkhouse for individuals, extended families or groups on a working farm. The large social area is ideal for reunions or celebrations. Perfect for exploring Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Brecon Beacons, Cambrian Mountains and the Gower.
With four National Parks all accessible from Kirkby Stephen this hostel has a great location for exploring the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire Moors and Northumberland National Parks. A former Methodist Church offering a range of accommodation for individuals, families and groups. Stay amongst authentic stained glass, arches and panels, enjoy the large dining room & kitchen and a quiet lounge in the gallery. Kirkby Stephen is a market town in the upper Eden Valley. On Wainwright’s Coast to Coast path with easy access to the Pennine Journey, the W2W cycle route, the Howgill Hills, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.
There is a luxury glamping pod with full disabled access; a hoist, accessible kitchen area and level access bathroom.
The Cow Shed is a self catering accessible unit which sleeps 6. It has a disabled toilet, a wet-room and there is parking on the flat outside.
Access: The bunkhouse is all on one level.
Bedrooms: There is at least one accessible room with a set of bunks, single bed, accessible sink and plenty of space to manoeuvre.
Bathroom: Wheelchair accessible bathroom with grab rails and a roll in shower with two wall mounted shower seats. The toilet is a perfect height for slide transfer.
Parking is right outside the Bunkhouse.
There is wheelchair access from the street and all the communal facilities are on the ground floor. There is an accessible bedroom on the ground floor with an en-suite toilet and walk-in shower with grab rails.
The kitchen and living room at Deepdale Rooms are fully wheelchair accessible. There are two fully accessible bedrooms with level access showers. Both include a double bed and bunk bed.
The entire hostel is at ground level, making it very accessible for those with mobility issues. There is a disabled parking space directly outside the front door. There are disabled cubicles in the male and female toilets that are large enough for wheelchairs – with space for a carer if needed. Both are equipped with grab rails.
If you’re looking for a well equipped base for a school group, you’ve found it! West End Outdoor Centre, on the moors above Blubberhouses near the Yorkshire Dales National Park, specialises in large groups keen on outdoor pursuits.
Thornbridge Outdoors have a fully accessible bunkhouse known as ‘Woodlands’, which has level access throughout, hoists and accessible toilets.
St Ives is buzzing with activity – surfers, cyclists, stand-up-paddleboarders and hikers are heading over this way for some summer fun. Why don’t you join us? Beds from £24/night.
The Wooler Cycle Hub is looking for volunteers to assist with the Wooler Wheel Big ‘un on Saturday 25 July.
What better way to spend your Summer holiday.
We are a brand new hostel in a converted stable block perfect for visiting the Eden Project and the other great attractions of St Austell and the surrounding area.
Please enquire for details of accessible accommodation. An all-terrain mobility scooter is available for hire to explore the gardens, beaches and landscape.
Wheelchair accessible toilet with grab rails, wheelchair height mirrors and alarm pull cord. A level access shower and integrated ramps to allow access to kitchen/dining area and bunkrooms.
PERMANENTLY CLOSED ON 3rd MARCH 2024. What an exciting and varied couple of weeks we’ve had, with such a range of different groups and types of people staying in the hostel.
