Access Earth
Access Earth is a free platform that allows you to find and rate places by your accessibility needs.
Transport
Big-O-Taxis
Equipped with wheelchair EEC, BS compliant seatbelts and clamps our wheelchair accessible taxi fleet can accommodate most wheelchairs. Our full trained drivers gives you personal attention at all times with seating for up to 4 passengers including one wheelchair.
Irish Rail
There are wheelchair spaces on each train and booking in advance is encouraged. If you require assistance to board and are planning on travelling in the coming days, you can contact Irish Rail in the link below.
City Public Walk Ways
Take time out to enjoy the view. Here are some wheel chair accessible public walk ways in Galway City.
1. South Park / Claddagh South Park
Claddagh / Salthill Promanade Blackrock Length: 6 km
Start: Spanish Arch, Route: Across to the Claddagh Basin, Nimmo's Pier, South Park, Salthill Promenade and Blackrock
Finish: At the Driving Range on the Barna Road Facilities: Dedicated Cycling Lane and Walking Lane
2. Lough Atalia
Length: 1.4 km
Start: Department of Defence Barracks in Renmore
Finish: Lough Atalia Road
3. Ballyloughane
Length: 220 metres
Start: Ballyloughane Beach, Renmore
Route: Encompasses a wildlife area and contains a number of pedestrian pathways
Facilities: Dedicated Cycling Lane and Walking Lane
4. Silverstrand
Length: 250 metres
Route: Along the promenade at Silverstrand beach