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Dalbeattie Forest Town Wood

Dalbeattie Forest Town Wood, Dalbeattie, DG5 4QX, United Kingdom | 0300 067 6900 | Website

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This review is especially helpful for those who have or use the following: Walking Aid, Wheelchair, Autism

Overview

The website, signs and Google maps all Said the place was wheelchair accessible but it is not. Steep and gravely with stones poking up all over the so called "all abilities route" (this one had a wheelchair picture next to it.) I had to be pushed and even get out and walk in some places. I have attached a photo of the flattest bit of the walk. The signs are not tactile with no braille so if you are Blind you won't be able to read the routes. There are also lots of dog walkers so if you use a guide dog be aware that nearly all the dogs were off leads. Over all its ok if you are Abled or able to walk but if you are a wheelchair user make sure you have someone to push you and that your wheelchair is ok with loose grave (my tires kept spinning and burying themselves.) Lots of dog poo too everywhere so watch out. It's completely outdoors and nobody wore masks but they kept their distance

Transport & Parking

2.5

No disabled parking I could see but there were several free places to park. It's a loose gravel parking place with a few potholes.

Access

0.5

The signage is clear and large but no braille or tactile alternatives. The route markers are hard to see though. There are picnic tables that have a place for a wheelchair and plenty of benches around the route. The start of the so called accessable route is a loose grave path up so my Wheelchair kept slipping. It is a bit steep. No muddy areas of the path I can remember just rather steep with lots of rocks in the path.

Toilets

0

No toilets at all

Staff

0

No staff here

Photos

Image of the flattest bit of the walk

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Finnberrys

Thanks for this review. We're planning a visit here in June. I have an off-road wheelchair, so hoping it will be manageable. I appreciate the warning about dog poo though. I'll make sure I have my assistance dog's face collar so I can stop her eating it.


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