The Kelpies

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The Kelpies

4.5

4 Stadium Way, Falkirk, FK2 9EE, United Kingdom | 01324 590600 | Website

Crepusculous

Dunbar

Fantastic Couple of Hours

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Visit date: August 2015

This review is especially helpful for those who have or use the following: Wheelchair

Overview

Access was generally excellent. The whole site is relatively flat and easily negotiated by a reasonably fit self propelled wheelchair user.

Transport & Parking

We arrived by car on a surprisingly busy Wednesday during holidays. The overflow parking on the way in was full; with cones to discourage drivers continuing to the main car park. The overflow parking appeared (and is) some distance from the Kelpies, so we took a chance and drove round the cones. The main car park was also full with an attendant operating a 1 in 1 out system. After a 20min wait we were sent round to the empty coach parking to give us more space for the wheelchair. They also waived the £2 charge (think overflow was free to all). Shame we had to wait but no biggie really.

Access

Access to the Kelpies, the canal and the site in general is excellent. There's a gentle slope down from the car park to the Kelpies / canal locks area and a bridge across the canal. There are some additional crossings over the lock which are not accessible but it is possible but it is possible to access all of the site. The current shop / food outlet are far too small. The site was busy and that meant it wasn't practical to try and get into the shop with my wheelchair just to have a look around. Presumably this will change when the visitor centre opens but in the meantime it's not great.

Toilets

I didn't need to use any toilet facilities so can't comment. However, the toilets at the car park were all in Portacabins. All the toilets I did see had several steps up to them. I didn't seek out a specific disabled toilet.

Staff

Only had direct contact with the car park attendant. Very helpful, polite and friendly.

Anything else you wish to tell us?

The Kelpies are spectacular close up. If you get the chance to visit, do so. There is little to no cover if the weather turns nasty, so check the forecast and aim for a sunny day. There is plenty of space to take a picknick. Give yourself a good 1 to 2 hours for a wander round the site. I'm raising funds for a Racing Wheelchair, please pop over to http://morris.scot to find out more ;-)