Derbyshire Accessible Countryside
Disabled Access, Wheelchair walks, Easy Access, Access for All, Mobility, Walks on Wheels, Miles without Stiles - whatever the term the following is all about accessibility to the countryside and green spaces of Derbyshire
Walks Greenspaces and Countryside
Mam Tor Miles Without Stiles - "A rollercoaster of a route following the buckled road as it disappears below Mam Tor - the Shivering Mountain - at the head of the Hope Valley. Traffic-free." 650m to the road end" - from the Peak District National Park Authority website
- Download the leaflet from the Peak District National Park Authority website
Monsal Trail Miles Without Stiles - "Head along the spectacular Monsal Trail over viaducts and through well-lit tunnels calling at the former stations along the way. Cycle hire and traffic-free. A great wet-weather option" "11.5 km to Chee Dale" - from the Peak District National Park Authority website
- Download the leaflet from the Peak District National Park Authority website
or start at Millers Dale a good starting point for a circular walk, from the Station Car Park take the road down to the River and folow the River via quiet road and path to Water cum Jolly and Monsal Dale and return along the Monsal Trail
There is step free access to the Monsal Trail and a Changing Places facility at Millers Dale Station visitor hub
visitpeakdistrict.com/towns-villages/millers-dale
North Wingfield - Chesterfield - "In an area where there are few other wildlife habitats, the reserve is a useful refuge for a variety of plants and animals, including the water vole, which has now become scarce in many areas." "A surfaced path runs through the northern end of the reserve and a grassy path runs to the southern end." "Part of this grassland and wetland reserve should be accessible to off road mobility scooters" - from the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust website
Parsley Hay Miles Without Stiles - "Journey along former railway lines and the Pennine Bridleway taking in the scenery of the White Peak with refreshments, picnic opportunities and cycle hire" "4 km to Ruby Wood" - from the Peak District National Park Authority website
- Download the leaflet from the Peak District National Park Authority website
Staunton Harold Reservoir - "Located in the heart of the National Forest on the Leicestershire-Derbyshire border, this 210 acre reservoir offers something for all ages" "A surfaced footpath leads through the woodland at the southern end of the main car park, past the edge of the reservoir. This is suitable for most wheelchairs and people who are less active" - from the Severn Trent Water website
The Avenue Washlands - Wingerworth nr Chesterfield - "This wetland reserve consists of reedbed, marsh, ponds and grassland in the valley of the River Rother on part of the site of the decommissioned Avenue Coking Works" "Access to the site is via squeeze stiles which are just wide enough for mobility scooters. About 80% of the reserve, including the two viewing screens, is accessible to wheelchairs" - from the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust website
Tideswell Dale Miles Without Stiles - "Enjoy moving at the pace of the river’s flow in a landscape telling a story of former industry. Local traffic on the road to Litton Mill." "3.2 km to Miller's Dale" - from the Peak District National Park Authority website
- Download the leaflet from the Peak District National Park Authority website
Torside Miles Without Stiles - "Discover a section of Longdendale’s long-distance Trans Pennine Trail enhanced for accessibility with viewing platform and ponds." "1.7 km one-way" - from the Peak District National Park Authority website
- Download the leaflet from the Peak District National Park Authority website
Upper Derwent Valley - "The Derwent, Howden and Ladybower Reservoirs make up the Upper Derwent Valley" "Most paths are fully accessible, being wide and well surfaced. Please call in at the Fairholmes Visitor Centre if you are concerned about travelling around." - from the Severn Trent Water website
Wyver Lane - Belper - "One of the Trust's most important wetland reserves, home to otter and great for bird watching" "There is no access onto the reserve but you can watch the wildlife from the lane or from the Trust's hide. The hide and lane are accessible to wheelchairs. It may be possible to access the new viewing mound with assistance." - from the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust website