Here at Via Ferrata Cornwall we are committed to giving everyone an enjoyable experience and will do our utmost wherever we can to accommodate those with particular needs. We hope you find the information below helpful and would love to hear from you if you have questions.
Our site’s accessibility
Disabled parking is available by the reception and Café area and there is ramped access to the Café and viewing area overlooking the quarry.
Whilst new fully accessible toilets are under development, access to disabled facilities can be arranged in advance of your visit – please email us.
Our activities
Our activities require a certain degree of mobility (see the medical restrictions below). However we will endeavour to facilitate access to our activities and if you have a disability and/or have additional support needs, please email us to discuss your needs. Our launching charity BF Adventure provides support for disabled children and young people and offers a range of inclusive activities to meet their needs. This includes an accessible zip wire, a wheelchair friendly abseil ramp and much more. Do contact them if you’re interested!
Hearing and sight impaired:
We may be able to accommodate you – please contact us to discuss.
Pregnant people:
Please contact us to discuss, we may require a note from your doctor.
Medical restrictions by activity:
For Via Ferrata:
Participants should only book themselves or other people onto the Via Ferrata if they are happy that they are physically fit and medically abled to undertake the activities. The via Ferrata is not suitable for people using wheel chairs and may not be suitable for people with learning disabilities. The Via Ferrata will:
Be physical – the course will involve climbing up and sideways and moving along wire bridges for continued time periods. People should only undertake the Via Ferrata if they are physically able to do so.
Be at height – at times participants will be up to 25 meters above the floor using metal bars and at times, natural rock features as a means of movement. People should only book onto the Via Ferrata if this is within their capability.
The following medical conditions may restrict your ability to take part in Via Ferrata. Therefore, please follow the guidance below:
If you suffer from:
Severe asthma, frequent/severe epilepsy, a back injury or heart condition, you will only be able to take part pending a discussion with our Booking Team. We require you to specify full details on the medical form when you book, as well as consulting both a doctor and the VFC Booking Team.
Mild/infrequent epilepsy, you will be able to take part, however we require you to specify full details on medical form when you book, as well as consulting a doctor.
Asthma (mild-moderate), you will be able to take part, however we require you to specify full details on medical form when you book.
Any other condition
If you are unsure, please list full details on our medical form and consult the booking team. We may require you to consult a doctor.
For Zip Wire Safari:
Participants should only book themselves or other people onto the Zip Wire Safari if they are happy that they are physically fit and medically abled to undertake the activities. The Zip Wire Safari is not suitable for people who use wheelchairs and may not be suitable for people with learning disabilities. The Zip Wire Safari will involve climbing poles up to 2 meters high, zipping at heights of 20 meters, landing on gravel / wooden landing ramps with a moderate walking pace and walking on very uneven paths with natural (rocks and roots) and purpose made (wire stays) trip hazards.
The following medical conditions may restrict your ability to take part in the Zip Wire Safari. Therefore, please follow the guidance below:
If you suffer from:
- Severe asthma, frequent/severe epilepsy, a back injury or heart condition, you will only be able to take part pending a discussion with our Booking Team. We require you to specify full details on the medical form when you book, as well as consulting both a doctor and the VFC Booking Team.
- Mild/infrequent epilepsy, you will be able to take part, however we require you to specify full details on medical form when you book, as well as consulting a doctor.
- Asthma (mild-moderate), you will be able to take part, however we require you to specify full details on medical form when you book.
Any other condition:
If you are unsure, please list full details on our medical form and consult the booking team. We may require you to consult a doctor.
For Coasteering, watersports and climbing:
These are energetic activities and you are required to let us know, at the booking stage, if you have any medical conditions relating to your heart, back, head and breathing. The coasteering can be accessible to people who use wheel chairs and to others with a range of other disabilities. There may be some restrictions on the jumps they will be able to access and may require someone to support them in the water. Please email us to check accessibility before making a booking.
If you are unsure, please list full details on our medical form and consult the bookings team. We may require you to consult a doctor.