15 activities to try at our National Parks

The Nancy Oldfield Trust offers trips on the water for those living with mental health issues or physical disabilities. They also have a fully wheelchair-accessible bungalow available to rent, should you want to stay longer than a day.

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Dartmoor has partnered up with Dartmoor for All to create the Easy-Going Dartmoor Guide, which details all the accessible routes around the park. The guide even includes details like where the nearest disabled toilets are, so you can pick the best route to match your needs.

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Check out the beautiful Wimbleball Lake in Exmoor National Park for a brilliant sailing adventure with Wimbleball Sailability. They have a power boat that’s been designed to fit wheelchairs and sailing boats that are suitable for those with limited strength, dexterity, or balance.

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The gorgeous Lake District has 48 “Miles without Stiles” routes to let everyone enjoy this picturesque park. These great walks include route from Bowness to Cockshott Point, which follows along the waterfront.

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Head to Avon Tyrell for an accessible adventures weekend. They're designed for families with children who are differently abled, so they can experience outdoor adventures in a supportive environment. They offer tailor-made activity packages to make sure they can cater to your needs.

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Be sure to drop by Kielder Water for a tranquil day out. They have accessible kayaks, canoes and boats available for use, so you can explore the water. If you want to make a holiday of it, they have wheelchair-accessible lodges available too.

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Take a stroll through the beautiful Forge Valley woods alongside the River Derwent on a fairly level wooden boardwalk. It has a variety of resting spots along the way and passing points that double as viewing platforms.

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Visit Parsley Hay, near Buxton, to head off on a cycling adventure. They have a range of accessible bikes for hire including tricycles, tandem trikes, hand-crank cycles, wheelchair cycles, and Boma all-terrain wheelchair bikes.

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See the views at Malham Tarn on their special Tramper route. You can hire their special all-terrain, four-wheel drive mobility scooter, called the Tramper for the day or bring your own scooter to follow the route and see some spectacular scenery.

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The South Downs now has six “Miles without Stiles” routes and is aiming to become the UK’s most accessible National Park. The route at Bramber starts with a nice, wide path that is easy to negotiate if you’re using a wheelchair or mobility scooter.

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All aboard! Visit the Brecon Mountain Railway and take a ride on the steam train. One of the carriages has been designed to carry wheelchairs. It makes a stop alongside Pontsticill Reservoir, which offers both beautiful views and a level platform.

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One for the bird watchers, the easy-access walk at St Govan’s Head has a surfaced path with few gradients, making it a great option if you use a wheelchair. The route offers gorgeous views along the coast along with plenty of birds in their natural habitat.

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The beautiful Mawddach Trail follows along the edge of the Mawddach estuary. It has wide gates allowing wheelchairs and mobility scooters to pass through with ease. The North Wales Society for the Blind has also produced an audio guide for the route.

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One for animal lovers, the Highland Wildlife Park is welcoming to all visitors. While their location means that some parts of the park steep and rugged, making them harder to get around, the majority of park is accessible.

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Take in the sights with a gentle walk along the riverside at Callander Meadows. The route has surfaced roads and paths making it easier to get around if you’re in a wheelchair, using a mobility scooter or struggle with your balance on uneven surfaces.

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