<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Carrie-Ann Lightley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carrie-Ann is a disabled travel writer, speaker, and accessibility consultant guiding the travel industry towards a more accessible future.]]></description><link>https://www.carrieannlightley.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:54:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.carrieannlightley.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[7 reasons Newcastle surprised me as a wheelchair user]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle surprised me as a wheelchair user. During a hosted Media Getaway trip, I stayed at Hotel Gotham, ate my way around the city, visited Tyneside Cinema, St James’ Park and Kynren, and joined an accessible walking tour. Here are seven reasons to consider Newcastle for an accessible city break, plus the honest access details I’d want to know before booking.]]></description><link>https://www.carrieannlightley.com/post/newcastle-accessible-wheelchair-user</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a64c9c210a4941c0726f1c9</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/796e1e_669b4d7a03ae4790bb881d0e4cc72305~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carrie-Ann Lightley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh | Wheelchair Accessible Attraction Review ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historic ships and wheelchair access don't always sound like natural companions. But on board The Royal Yacht Britannia, I found thoughtful access, warm staff and a tour full of small, human details. From bridge controls and mess decks to the Royal Deck Tearoom, this is what it felt like to explore Britannia as a wheelchair user.]]></description><link>https://www.carrieannlightley.com/post/royal-yacht-britannia-accessible</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3fbb63f69fbd60c76bfff6</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/796e1e_0f18d89940c24b95bd362a2aae2ef876~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carrie-Ann Lightley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homelands Trust Fife Review: An Accessible Girls Trip in Lundin Lodge ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of Lundin Lodge at Homelands Trust Fife, based on an accessible girls trip with my best friends. From level access and thoughtful equipment to BBQs on the patio, beach wheelchair hire at West Sands and a spontaneous train ride from Leven, this is what made the stay feel friendship-filled, restorative and easy for the whole group.]]></description><link>https://www.carrieannlightley.com/post/homelands-trust-fife-accessible</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2d6780675ca08c42a9b240</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/796e1e_dc5842ddbf5f45e3bf0a08f1dfe53011~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carrie-Ann Lightley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Old Stables, East Yorkshire |  Accessible Holiday Cottage Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honest wheelchair accessible cottage review of The Old Stables in North Cave, East Yorkshire. Detailed insights on parking, wet room transfers, bedroom setup, kitchen independence, enclosed dog friendly garden and nearby accessible places to eat and explore.]]></description><link>https://www.carrieannlightley.com/post/east-yorkshire-accessible-holiday-cottage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd294129f9fdb5bdd95198</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:20:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/796e1e_5451399426b44fe68f33cf2b86588f47~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_560,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carrie-Ann Lightley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant Arms Hotel, Highlands | Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tucked away in the heart of Grantown-on-Spey, the Grant Arms Hotel is full of surprises. The biggest one? Just how accessible this historic building is. Dating back to 1765, the Grant Arms looks exactly as you’d expect a Highland hotel to look – grand, elegant, traditional. You’d never guess what lies behind the heritage façade, because this centuries-old hotel has been quietly reimagined for modern accessibility. ]]></description><link>https://www.carrieannlightley.com/post/grant-arms-hotel-highlands-wheelchair-accessible</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6953e54fb75379647ed5aca9</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:28:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/796e1e_9dd0a196580d4e4982a7ec8ac75f804d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_560,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carrie-Ann Lightley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Wheelchair User’s Day Out in Manchester by Train ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accessible train travel is one of the things I’m asked about most often. How do wheelchair users get on the train? What happens with assistance? Can I book a wheelchair space, or a seat to transfer to? Read this blog post to learn more.]]></description><link>https://www.carrieannlightley.com/post/wheelchair-manchester-by-train</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6953e54fb75379647ed5aca8</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:03:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/796e1e_c8c8cdcdc4cb4d9dabf43832267d5117~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_560,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carrie-Ann Lightley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheelchair Accessible Belfast | Where to Stay and What to Do ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover wheelchair accessible Belfast: find top places to stay, eat, and explore in this charming city.]]></description><link>https://www.carrieannlightley.com/post/belfast-wheelchair-accessible-travel-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6953e54fb75379647ed5ac82</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 17:36:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/796e1e_db77efc5689542ea8cd639d6b5869ddd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_560,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carrie-Ann Lightley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowlees and Low Force: Wheelchair Accessible Walks in County Durham ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the wheelchair accessible walk from Bowlees Visitor Centre to Low Force in County Durham. With accessible parking, toilets, and more]]></description><link>https://www.carrieannlightley.com/post/bowlees-and-low-force-wheelchair-accessible-walks-in-county-durham</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6953e54fb75379647ed5acd0</guid><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:59:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/796e1e_2e96d49e70d84f7f8c51f701e7c98a94~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_560,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carrie-Ann Lightley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talkin Tarn Country Park: Wheelchair Accessible Walk in Cumbria ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore wheelchair accessible Talkin Tarn Country Park in Cumbria. With accessible parking, toilets, and all-terrain mobility scooter hire. ]]></description><link>https://www.carrieannlightley.com/post/talkin-tarn-country-park-wheelchair-accessible-walk-in-cumbria</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6953e54fb75379647ed5ac6b</guid><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 06:58:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/796e1e_3a8d6975abb0490b917353215ef699c9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_560,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carrie-Ann Lightley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bike &#38; Boot Peak District | Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Review ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for Peak District hotels with wheelchair access? Look no further than Bike &#38; Boot a funky wheelchair accessible hotel in Hope Valley]]></description><link>https://www.carrieannlightley.com/post/bike-boot-peak-district-wheelchair-accessible-hotel-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6953e54fb75379647ed5aca7</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2024 16:35:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/796e1e_566716c7b736421fb8f9b15e6800f939~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_560,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carrie-Ann Lightley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in the Peak District ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for wheelchair accessible things to do in the Peak District? This accessible guide to visit as a wheelchair user is what you need.]]></description><link>https://www.carrieannlightley.com/post/wheelchair-accessible-things-to-do-peak-district</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6953e54fb75379647ed5ac81</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:33:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/796e1e_d931b633431e4d99b388c049fe1741f7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_560,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carrie-Ann Lightley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product review: Enora® Air Seat   ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I tried out the Enora® Air Seat - a brand new pressure relieving air cushion designed to give wheelchair users extra support and comfort.]]></description><link>https://www.carrieannlightley.com/post/product-review-enora-air-seat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6953e54fb75379647ed5aca5</guid><category><![CDATA[Product Reviews]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:26:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/796e1e_4faba235c45d4bbf9e504bb9f923510b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_560,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carrie-Ann Lightley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I manage pain when travelling as a wheelchair user]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how I manage pain when I travel as a wheelchair user - medication, heat, stretching, massage, and rest.]]></description><link>https://www.carrieannlightley.com/post/manage-pain-travelling-wheelchair</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6953e54fb75379647ed5ac80</guid><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category><category><![CDATA[Product Reviews]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2023 17:14:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/796e1e_bd67fde001c24f869c1d7db969ebde5c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_560,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carrie-Ann Lightley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hotel Brooklyn Manchester | Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Review of Hotel Brooklyn Manchester, the UK's most accessible hotel. Wheelchair accessible rooms with hoists for disabled guests.]]></description><link>https://www.carrieannlightley.com/post/hotel-brooklyn-manchester-wheelchair-accessible-hotel-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6953e54fb75379647ed5ac7f</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2022 13:28:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/796e1e_5be021d595374cdfa8d172bc147c93b8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_560,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carrie-Ann Lightley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disabled Access at the UK’s hidden gem beach resort: A travel guide to Seaburn for wheelchair users ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travel guide to Seaburn, Sunderland disabled access for wheelchair users covering accessibility in accommodation attractions and restaurants]]></description><link>https://www.carrieannlightley.com/post/disabled-access-seaburn-sunderland-travel-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6953e54fb75379647ed5ac7e</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:37:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/796e1e_c5469a5917a6418587fc4708c7ab55bb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_560,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carrie-Ann Lightley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four Wheelchair Accessible Dog Friendly Places to Stay in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s nothing like a holiday with the whole family – pets included! 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Read this post to find out more.]]></description><link>https://www.carrieannlightley.com/post/aids-for-accessible-travel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6953e54fb75379647ed5ac7b</guid><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2020 16:47:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/796e1e_b81f85feae43460387926decd192753b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_560,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carrie-Ann Lightley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a FreeWheel wheelchair attachment? 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