Couple using a handbike on a mobility friendly trail

Mobility-Friendly Trails!

This blog focuses on mobility-friendly trails. We’re sure that like us, you’re beginning to think about the rest of the year ahead and possibly a short break away somewhere. However, the same question still remains: where to go!

Accessibility: Where To Go?

Accessibility is a concern for lots of people. Not just those with differing mobility needs, but for people who care for them too. If you’re a wheelchair, powerchair or mobility scooter user then inclines, surfaces and doorways amongst many other things are likely to be on your list of things to look out for. This list of mobility-friendly trails from the National Trust covers everywhere from Devon and Dorset to Cornwall.

The National Trust has a number of family-friendly and differently-abled friendly walks to take. These trails cover some of the most beautiful parts of the UK. Two such routes are in idyllic Devon. Killerton Park and Gardens follows reasonably easy terrain along gravel paths. Being fully wheelchair accessible, it’s an ideal day out if you’re staying in or around Devon. Another easy walk to take in the same county is at Baggy Point. Providing coastal views which stretch for miles, you’ll be spoilt for what to watch out for – from a variety of birds to keep twitchers happy and even seals if you’re lucky! This route follows a well surfaced and fairly flat path which is suitable for all-terrain mobility scooters and wheelchairs.

In beautiful Dorset you’ll find the lovely Salcombe Hill. The National Trust’s accessible walk takes you towards the clifftop, where you can admire stunning views out across the sea. Interesting points along the coast are identified at the Salcombe Hill Toposcope – an orientation table. Sidmouth, High Peak and Ladrum Bay can be seen on a clear day! The route takes you from Salcombe Hill carpark down to the clifftops and back again.

Fancy Going Off The Beaten Track?

At Mobility Hire, we want to help you go further. That’s why we stock a range of off-road powerchairs, mobility scooters and even powered hand bikes to get you out and about like never before. Increased suspension, more power and road and off-road tyres provide you with a whole new way of looking at the world – not just from the pavement! Take a look at our off-road products for more information. These off-road rentals are great to hire for a week or two and will undoubtedly let you get away from crowded towns and cities this summer. Now you can explore like never before!