Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire.
Walks Greenspaces and Countryside
Walks for all in the North York Moors - "As well as not having any stiles, these are more accessible routes suitable for people with limited mobility. This includes wheelchair users, families with pushchairs, people with visually impairements and anyone who wants an easier walk with no steep hills." Cawthorn Roman Camps (near Cropton), Esk Valley (near Grosmont), Rosedale Mineral Railway (Rosedale Abbey), Runswick Bay, Staindale Lake (Dalby Forest), Sutton Bank (National Park Centre) - from the North York Moors National Park website
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Miles Without Stiles Walks in the Yorkshire Dales- "These routes are suitable for those in wheelchairs, buggies or even walking dogs who can’t negotiate stiles easily." - from the Yorkshire Dales National Park website
Ardsley Reservoir - "This flat route, circling around the edge of Ardsley Reservoir, is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Situated on the urban fringes of Wakefield, there are nearby public transport links and it's ideal for a leisurely early morning or evening visit." - from the Yorkshire Water website
- Download the trail leaflet fro the Yorkshire Water website
Blackmoorfoot Reservoir - "Short but sweet, this walk has tranquil woodland and wide views across the water and surrounding countryside. There are plenty of rest points along the way, so you can stop and take it all in. The return route is back the same way, so that you can avoid a less pleasant roadside journey around the western and northern sides of the reservoir." "The path on our Blackmoorfoot walk is mostly flat and well-surfaced,with a consistent two metre width throughout. There are no steps, stiles or gates on this route." - from the Yorkshire Water website
- Download the trail leaflet fro the Yorkshire Water website
Brayton Barff - 1.3 miles - "The path is and well-surfaced throughout (hard and smooth), with a consistent 2 metre width. Mostly gently undulating, however some sections are quite steep" "In the open valley of Pickering, this route flows through ancient woodland and is a great spot for bird watching and spring bluebells." - from the Yorkshire Water website
- Download the walking guide from the Yorkshire Water website
Cornelian Bay Easy Access Walk - "This is a short, moderate walk on a variety of surfaced and grass paths. The walk is likely to be suitable for people with impaired mobility or with a pushchair, wheelchair or mobility scooter." - from the National Trails Cleveland Way website
- Download the leaflet from the National Trails Cleveland Way website
Dalby Forest - "Dalby The Great Yorkshire Forest offers over 8,000 acres of woodland to explore and enjoy, including inspiring play areas for children, family picnic and BBQ areas and plenty of waymarked trails for all abilities." "There is level access from the main entrance to: Visitor Centre, Ellerburn, Low Dalby Hub, Visitor Centre external area" "We have a hearing loop in Information Point" - from the Forestry England website
Damflask Miles Without Stiles - "820 m to the ramp, an additional 1.7 km south-side, 1.7 km north-side" "Follow the water’s edge in the heart of Sheffield’s Lakeland" - from the Peak District National Park Authority website
- Download the leaflet from the Peak District National Park Authority website
Fewston Reservoir - "Fewston is great for walkers and runners and cyclists and horse-riders can also make use of their own permitted tracks in the surrounding woodlands. Make use of the accessible toilets at Swinsty Moor car park with accessible parking here and at Blubberhouses car park (all our car parks are free by the way!). There are no steps, stiles or gates and the reservoir features wide, well surfaced paths with only a few moderate inclines." from the Yorkshire Water website
- Download the walking guide from the Yorkshire Water website
Five Weirs Walk Sheffield - Though a cycle route we understand this is also suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters - "This cycling and walking trail follows National Cycle Route 6 along the River Don from Sheffield City Centre to the Meadowhall Shopping centre. The route starts at Lady's Bridge in Sheffield City Centre, and heads over the Cobweb Bridge, past Bailey Bridge, and through Attercliffe to Meadhowhall. Along the way you will pass the five weirs from which the route takes its name. It's also a great way to see Sheffield's industrial past and present with lots of interesting riverside buidlings along the way. The path is flat and well maintained so it's a good cycle ride for families." - from the GPS Cycle and Walking Routes website
Hambleton Drove Road Easy Access Walk - This is a short easy stroll along the escarpment of the Hambleton Hills from where there are distant views to the Yorkshire Dales. The walk is easy and is likely to be suitable for people with impaired mobility or with a pushchair, wheelchair or mobility scooter" - from the National Trails Cleveland Way website
- Download the leaflet from the National Trails Cleveland Way website
Langsett Miles Without Stiles - "Linger at Langsett’s oasis or loop along the woodland water-front promenade" "480m to the pond and 3.3km for the loop" - from the Peak District National Park Authority website
- Download the leaflet from the Peak District National Park Authority website
- also see the Yorkshire Water website and download their walking guide
Pocklington Canal Walk - This is shown as accessible on the Canal and River Trust 'Accessibility map' - "The majority of the canal is designated as SSSI for its wildlife value, with the lower reaches lying within the Lower Derwent Valley National Nature Reserve. The towpath that runs along the canal is a great place for spotting the brilliant blue flash of a kingfisher or dragonflies darting above the reeds. " from the Canal and River Trust website
- Download the leaflet from the Canal and River Trust website
Redmires Conduit Miles Without Stiles - "A level route extending from Sheffield’s reservoirs into the moorland fringe on the outskirts of the city." "800m to the tower" - from the Peak District National Park Authority website
- Download the leaflet from the Peak District National Park Authority website
Ripon Canal - 1 mile - "The walk begins at the canal basin, which is just outside the city centre. From here it is a gentle stroll to Rhodesfield Lock, passing the former lockkeeper's house. The path is wide enough for wheelchairs, making it perfectly accessible. From here the countryside opens out before you with options for watching boats, nature and the world float by. You'll also find wheelchair accessible platforms for fishing." - from the Canal and River Trust website
- Download the leaflet from the Canal and River Trust website
Robin Hood’s Bay Easy Access Walk - "This short, classic walk offers one of the most spectacular views over the village of Robin Hood’s Bay and across to the magnificent cliffs of Ravenscar. It is likely to be suitable for people with impaired mobility or with a pushchair, wheelchair or mobility scooter." - from the National Trails Cleveland Way website
- Download the leaflet from the National Trails Cleveland Way website
Runswick Bay Easy Access Walk - "A pleasant walk along the cliff top with wide views over Runswick Bay. This is an easy walk and is likely to be suitable for people with impaired mobility or with a pushchair, wheelchair or mobility scooter. This walk has a maximum gradient of 1 in 20. It is likely to be suitable for people with impaired mobility or with a pushchair, wheelchair or mobility scooter. The walk has no steps or stiles. Conditions will vary depending on the recent weather conditions." - from the National Trails Cleveland Way website
- Download the leaflet from the National Trails Cleveland Way website
Ryburn Walk - "We try to make our reservoirs as accessible as possible. Part of our Ryburn walk (between points 1 and 8 in the walking guide) has wide, surfaced tracks with no steps or stiles. The rest of this walk follows steep and uneven paths.You can find our more by reading our walking guide" - from the Yorkshire Water website
- Download the walking guide from the Yorkshire Water website
Scar House Reservoir - "We try to make our reservoirs as accessible as possible. The route between points 1 and 2 and points 1 and 5 on the guide, have wide surfaced tracks with no steps or stiles and a gentle incline. Between points 2 and 5, the walk is hilly, unsurfaced and can be boggy in places.You can find our more by reading our walk guide." - from the Yorkshire Water website
- Download the walking guide from the Yorkshire Water website
Sutton Bank -Try a Trail Easy Access Circular - "This 5¼ mile / 8.5km walk uses the Cleveland Way National Trail along the Sutton Bank escarpment, which means you can enjoy outstanding views across the Vale of Mowbray to the distant Yorkshire Dales. It also takes in some of the Sutton Bank ‘Cliff’ cycle route, which winds through the woods and across the fields. There are no steps or stiles and so the walk is likely to be suitable for people with a wheelchair, mobility scooter, hand cycle mountain bikes or mountain trikes. Updated 2019." - from the National Trails Cleveland Way website
- Download the leaflet from the National Trails Cleveland Way website
Swinsty Reservoir - "This route around Swinsty Reservoir nestles in the stunning Washburn Valley and provides breathtaking views across the water and the surrounding landscape, especially from the embankment near the River Washburn or various rest points dotted along the walk." "The footpaths on this walks are consistently wide and well-surfaced. The route is mostly flat with some gentle slopes. There are no steps, stiles or gates on this route" - from the Yorkshire Water website
- Download the walking guide from the Yorkshire Water website