‘Adventure sports’ and ‘disability’ probably aren’t phrases you normally associate with each other. But at Calvert Trust Exmoor, inclusive accessible activity adventures are the norm.
People of all ages with all types of disability take part in adventure sports. These sports include climbing, archery, horse riding, wheelchair abseil, carriage driving, canoeing and many others.
Area of outstanding natural beauty
The charity, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2016, runs an accessible activity centre. It is in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the western edge of Exmoor.
It welcomes guests with disabilities from across the UK to stay for residential activity holidays with family and friends.
Many guests are surprised by how much they can do at Calvert Trust Exmoor. A recent guest, Jane Gray, said: “As always, I was surprised by the way in which individuals responded. One young lady who is afraid of everything, abseiled without any fuss.
“Others, who will normally not stay in the same room as other people, sat eating breakfast, lunch and dinner in a full room. A wonderful place, full of wonderful people, helping to make the lives of other wonderful people more wonderful.”
Exciting accessible activities
A break with Calvert Trust Exmoor includes a structured programme of exciting accessible activities, which are specifically designed and equipped to cater for all.
Within each activity session these activities are then tailored to the specific needs of the particular guests taking part.
Rob Lott, Head of Communications for the Trust, explains: “Our philosophy is ‘it’s what you CAN do that counts’.
“Our experienced instructors tailor the activities they are delivering to best enable every single one of our guests to be able to take part. We are all about ‘can’!”
Accessible accommodation
The fully catered accessible accommodation is five-star rated by VisitEngland, and accredited by the National Accessible Scheme. You can read more about their accessibility from the accessibility statement on their website here: www.calvert-trust.org.uk/access
The accommodation consists of ensuite single, twin and triple bedrooms. Some include H-track ceiling hoists, and a number of apartments have an open-plan kitchen and living space, which can be booked on either a self-catered or fully inclusive basis.
They also offer mobile hoists, shower chairs, electric beds, trembler pads, and other free of charge loan equipment to make your stay more comfortable regardless of your disability.
Other facilities on site included a fully accessible hydrotherapy swimming pool with high needs changing facilities. There is also a Jacuzzi, games room, bar and sensory room.
We also have the Acland room. This is a fully glazed, elevated, communal area. It has fantastic views to the south west across Wistlandpound Reservoir, down the valley of the river Yeo and into South Devon.
Find out more about Calvert Trust Exmoor
Fully inclusive breaks at the centre start from as little as £210 per person.
You can find out more about Calvert Trust Exmoor on www.calvert-trust.org.uk/exmoor, by finding them on Facebook and Twitter, or by contacting them on exmoor@calvert-trust.org.uk or 01598 763221.
