This ramble is from Exmouth Lifeboat Station to Sandy Bay via the Geoneedle marking the start of the Jurassic Coast.
Location : Exmouth
Starting Point : Exmouth Lifeboat Station
OS Grid Reference : ST012800
Distance : 3 Miles
Route Surface : Part Asphalt, part crushed stone, part grass / bare compacted soil.
Category : Level 2
Disabled Toilet in the car park opposite the Lifeboat Station
The original plan was to do from the Exmouth Lifeboat Station to the to the Geoneedle marking the western end of the Jurassic Coast. This section of the route is easy Level One, we split into two groups for the first part. Group 1 went up the narrow footpath off Foxholes Road, which starts just up from the car park. Group 2 went up Foxholes Road on the pavement, which is a steady climb, but no problem for the smaller scooters.
The last section to the Geoneedle is on gravel/crushed stone, and again the smaller scooters were fine. We were unable to reach the Sandy Bay Holiday Park, as the last 100 yards are too steep and stepped. In good dry conditions the route to the point at the top of the slope, above the Holiday Park is a Level 2. In wet conditions it is a Level 3, as the bare soil can be Slippery.
We did this route, with representatives of the Southwest Coast Path Assoc. National Trust and East Devon District Council. It gave them an opportunity to see first hand the capabilities of the different types of Scooters / Wheelchairs.
