About Beach Wheelchairs
At Beach Ability Lincolnshire, we carefully choose high-quality, specialist beach wheelchairs to give our users the safest and most comfortable experience possible.
Sand is a challenging terrain, and not all beach wheelchairs perform equally. From our experience trialling different models, lower-cost alternatives often struggle in real coastal conditions and don’t offer the same reliability or ease of use.
The chairs we provide are tried, tested, and trusted—by both our team and the people who use them. They are designed to work on our beaches, helping make access not just possible, but more enjoyable.
That’s why we continue to invest in equipment we know delivers the best experience for our users.
Some of our Sandcruiser and Hippocampe wheelchairs, as well as our Tramper mobility scooter, have been made possible thanks to the support of Lincolnshire County Council through DEFRA’s Access for All programme, supporting the vision of the King Charles III England Coast Path to be accessible for people of all ages and abilities.
Our Chairs
Here are is the full information about each of the beach wheelchairs available for use at Beach Ability Lincolnshire.
Please note that not all models of chair are available at all sites. Please see the chairs available to book at each loaction, by selecting it from the Our Sites menu.
Hippocampe
Best suited to children, or small adults who require additional support. This chair is lower to the ground, so great for playing in the sand or splashing in the sea. It has a head support, lap belt and full chest harness. We have two of these chairs available.
Maximum user weight 120kg/264lbs Seat Width 42cm/16.5"
Seat Depth 38cm/14.9"
Seat Height 36cm-42cm/14.1-16.5"
All measurements approx
Sandpiper
This is a small chair, best suited children who are able to sit unaided. It has a lap seat belt and adjustable foot/leg rest.
Maximum user weight 80kg/176lbs Seat Width 36cm/14"
Seat Depth 25cm/10"
Seat Height 50cm/19.5"
All measurements approx
Sandcruiser
Best suited to adults or young people who can sit unaided. Features a lap belt and adjustable foot rest. Front swivel wheels to aid manoeuvring.
Maximum user weight 120kg/264lbs Seat Width 46cm/18.5"
Seat Depth 57cm/22.4"
Seat Height 50cm/19.7"
All measurements approx
Kindly donated to us by Holistic Thinking Holidays.
DeBugs
Best suited to adults, we have two DeBug chairs available. Both of these chairs have a lap belt and fixed foot rest. One chair has a head support and additional strap that can be fastened around the chest.
Maximum user weight 158kg/350lbs
Seat Width 47cm/18.5"
Seat Depth 45cm/17.5"
Seat Height 50cm/19.5"
All measurements approx
Walker
Best suited to anyone who requires additional support to walk on the sand. Can also be used as a seat. Can also be booked alongside a wheelchair for those who would like to stand to paddle when they reach the sea.
Maximum user weight 120kg/264lbs Seat Width 41cm/16"
Seat Depth 28cm/11"
Handle Height 86cm-95cm/33.3"-37.4"
All measurements approx
Terrawheels
Best suited to adults. It has a good support strap for those requiring help sitting or being secured in the chair. It is also popular for its folding foot supports allowing users to get closer to the chair when transferring. Please note that this chair can be harder to push on soft sand than our other adult chairs.
Maximum user weight 136kg/300lbs
Seat Width 55cm/21.5"
Seat Depth 53cm/20.5"
Seat Height 70cm/27.5"
All measurements approx
About Our Tramper
Explore more with our Tramper
Would you love to explore more of our beautiful Lincolnshire coastline, but find that mobility challenges make it difficult?
Do you miss simple pleasures like walking the dog with family, enjoying a seaside stroll, or stopping for a coffee with a view of the sea?
The Tramper is a large, all-terrain mobility vehicle designed to help people with mobility challenges explore the outdoors with greater ease. It is particularly well suited to uneven ground and off-road paths, including sections of the King Charles III England Coast Path between Chapel Point and Ingoldmells.
While the Tramper can handle more challenging terrain, it is not suitable for soft sand or dunes. For direct beach access, our specialist beach wheelchairs remain the best option. The Tramper is also not designed for use in shops, buildings, or registered for use on roads.
Key Information:
- Maximum user weight: 25 stone (158kg)
- Available to book for up to 4 hours
- Single-user only
- Adjustable controls for left- or right-handed use
The Tramper offers a safe and enjoyable way to access coastal paths and outdoor spaces that might otherwise be difficult to reach.
Please see our Chapel St Leonards Hub page here for more information about Tramper bookings.
Booking Information
You can see full information about each of our sites, including how to book, by selecting the hub you'd like to visit below
Further sites are currently under development - more locations coming soon!