An Edinburgh beach has been named among the top five UK beaches when it comes to accessibility, new research revealed.
Overlooking the Forth, Portobello Beach is one of the locals' most favoured destinations on a sunny day, attracting people with its soft sand, long promenade and many eating and drinking opportunities.
Now, the beach on the eastern side of the capital has been praised by Middletons Mobility for its great accessibility.
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Rating Portobello Beach fourth in the list of top ten beaches in the UK when it comes to accessibility, the mobility equipment supplier company outlines that the Edinburgh seaside spot is one of just two beaches that offer free disabled toilet access and wheelchair hire.
The research went on to find out that the level of satisfaction amongst the Portobello Beach visitors has also been high - with the average TripAdvisor score of four out of five.
Another factor explored in the research was the picturesque potential, with the Edinburgh beach rating third in this category, yielding only to Brighton Beach and Bournemouth Beach.
Reflecting on the findings of the research, Ricky Towler, the founder of Middletons Mobility, said: "The summertime is the perfect season to spend time at the beach, regardless of levels of mobility.
"As we have assessed which beaches are the most accessible for people with physical disabilities, we wish to inform the public as frequently as possible whenever UK destinations have good or poor accessibility.
"As UK accessibility plummets nearly 50% in just three years, we wish to ensure that our beaches remain accessible to all, allowing for the life quality of individuals with mobility issues and disabilities to constantly match that of physically able people.
"Ensuring that beaches have appropriate entrance, pathways and amenities that allow wheelchair and motor scooter use is imperative to allowing equality for all."
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