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New Beach Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids at Saunton Beach

We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy the beach, and we are proud to continue improving accessibility here at Saunton.

Through our partnership with Access For All, and thanks to funding from the North Devon Coast National Landscape, we’ve recently taken delivery of some new beach mobility equipment to add to our fleet of Beach Wheelchairs here at Saunton.

This new equipment has been carefully selected to support all ages and a wide range of access needs and is available to hire free of charge. Saunton Beach is proud to host:

  • A Hippocampe beach wheelchair with a beaded insert for enhanced posture and comfort
  • A rollator designed to handle sandy terrain
  • An inflatable insert for the Hippocampe, allowing younger children to enjoy the beach
  • A mobile hydraulic hoist to assist with transfers

This is a significant step forward in making Saunton Beach, and indeed the beaches of North Devon, more accessible for all, and we are incredibly proud to be part of it.

A welcome addition to our existing fleet of Sandcruisers

This new equipment sits alongside our own fleet of Sandcruiser beach wheelchairs. Together, this range of equipment opens up the beach to more people, enabling everyone to enjoy Saunton Beach with freedom, ease, and comfort.

We have a number of Sandcruisers available to hire.

Book a Beach Wheelchair and Equipment at Saunton

To make a reservation for a Sandcruiser, Hippocampe, Rollator, or Mobile Hoist, please contact Saunton Beach Shop on 01271 890771. All equipment is free to hire but is subject to availability.

Looking for an Accessible Stay?


Located just five minutes’ drive from Saunton Beach in the village of Braunton, we offer two accessible bungalows – 21 West Meadow, (sleeps up to 6) which opened in 2023, and 3 Stallards (sleeps up to 4), which is due to open in mid-2026.

These properties have been purpose-designed to offer wheelchair users and guests with mobility impairments the space to holiday with comfort, confidence and independence. The thoughtful layouts, accessible features, and specialist mobility equipment provide comfort, freedom, and peace of mind. Both properties feature:

Each bungalow features a profiling bed, ensuite wetroom, single-storey access, height-adjustable kitchen with hob and sink, and a rise and recline chair. 21 West Meadow also includes a ceiling hoist, while 3 Stallards will be equipped with a mobile hoist.

 
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