A out should be enjoyable for everyone, but there's nothing worse than arriving at the coast and finding it hard to get down to the sand or struggling to find nearby toilets or . As summer approaches, many people will be heading to the coast to enjoy the , including older visitors who need a few extra things to make their trip comfortable.

Thankfully, some across the UK are doing just that, offering easy access, good facilities and plenty of space to relax. With that in mind, independent living specialists at have highlighted some of the best for people with limited mobility.

This Cornish favourite has a large flat area for viewing the sea and good access from the car park directly to the beach.

Summerleaze also has disabled toilets and even offers beach wheelchairs for hire during the school holidays.

The area includes accessible cafés and the much-loved Bude Sea Pool, which is a safe, semi-natural swimming spot that's great for all ages.

Lifeguards are on duty in summer and the beach has both Blue Flag and Seaside Award status.

Boscombe is one of the most accessible beaches in the UK, featuring the country's first purpose-built beach huts for wheelchair users.

The huts come with space for four people and charging points for electric scooters.

Beach wheelchairs and Mobi-Mats (for easier movement on sand) are available from May to September.

There are also several accessible toilets, a Changing Places facility, and plenty of accessible parking nearby.

The beach is patrolled by RNLI lifeguards and the pier offers beautiful views and seaside entertainment.

Just a short trip from Edinburgh, North Berwick is considered Scotland's most accessible beach.

Visitors can hire sand-friendly wheelchairs through the charity Beach Wheelchairs.

The long sandy beach is ideal for walking, picnicking or just taking in the view towards Bass Rock.

Nearby attractions include the Scottish Seabird Centre and numerous camp sites.

This crescent-shaped bay is one of the most popular on the island, with fine golden sand and gentle water.

Benllech is Blue Flag rated and has excellent disabled facilities, including ramp access to the beach.

The nearby town also has cafés, shops and accessible toilets.

At low tide, the beach stretches for miles and is perfect for a peaceful walk.

This long beach has a concrete slipway for easy access and all-terrain beach wheelchairs available for hire.

Disabled toilets are nearby, and there are two car parks offering up to 200 spaces.

Broad Haven also has lifeguard patrols in summer and is surrounded by cliffs and headlands.

Visitors will find pubs, cafés and local shops just a short walk away.