Epping Forest - Epping Forest has over 284km of paths and untold other trails across its 8000 acres, along with plenty to see and do. The Forest has a number of waymarked trails.
- The Chestnut Trail - 3.25 miles / 5.2km "This circular route follows the main tracks in this historic park with some sections across open grassland. It is mostly flat with a few gentle inclines." - Download the trail map
- The Holly Trail - 2.5 miles / 4 km - "This circular route follows surfaced forest paths with short sections across the open grassland of Chingford Plain. The route includes a gentle incline" - Download the trail map
 - The Hornbeam Trail - 3.5 miles / 5.75 km - "Mainly flat along Forest tracks across open grassland and wooded areas. There is a steep incline between Canada Plain and Waterworks Wood." - Download the trail map
- The Willow Trail - 2.5 miles / 4km - Mostly easy walking over a range of surfaced tracks and grassland. There is one short, steep slope up to the lake from Chingford Plain. - Download the trail map

Hanningfield Waterside Park - "Escape the mundane and discover extraordinary in the simplest, most magnificent surroundings. Enjoy delicious treats and breath taking views with a pit stop at the cafe. Get the family out of the house for a fun day connecting with nature." - from the Waterside Parks website
- "The disabled toilet is separate from the ladies and men’s, no radar key needed. Access to the reserve is through the Nature Discovery Centre.  Some walking trails are wheelchair friendly, please call into the centre and ask for details." - from the Essex Wildlife Trust website

High Woods Country Park - "High Woods Country Park is one of Colchester's beauty spots. The park provides habitats for thousands of different birds and mammals, including woodland, a lake, wildflower meadows, marshes, hayfields, scrubland, and open spaces" "Most of the woodland paths near to the Visitor Centre are level, even and have a bound surface. There's a bench every 70 yards on the sign-posted 'Easy Access Trail' (1/3 mile).  Access could be more difficult for people with reduced mobility in areas away from the Visitor Centre.  Woodland paths are made of compacted clay and stone.  Beyond the woods the paths are mostly natural, and some sections can be very wet and muddy in the winter.  All routes have regular resting points.  Terrain is undulating with some steep slopes." "BIG Garden: Wheelchair accessible including raised beds.  273 metres from the Visitor Centre along level surfaced paths" "A number of wheelchair accessible picnic tables can be found in the picnic area around the Visitor Centre car park" "The designated cycle paths through the park are ideal for use by mobility scooters. They allow access from the west of the park at Hillridge on the Highwoods estate to Broadlands Way in the south and to either Thronton Drive or the woodlands with their surfaced paths in the east.  " - from the Colchester Borough Council website

Hutton Country Park - We understand that there are surfaced paths near the Wash Road entrance which are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs, a boardwalk is in place over the wetland and benches are in place at regular intervals - "a Local Nature Reserve, supporting a vast array of native flora and fauna and is thus managed as an area of conservation value in what is otherwise an area of vast intensive arable land and urban expansion.  The park covers 36 hectares, containing a large area of natural grassland, an area of ancient woodland, ponds, wetland and the River Wid, which forms the northerly border." from the Brentwood Borough Council website

Hylands Park - Green Flag award - We understand that the park has surface paths with gentle slopes suitable for wheelchairs and that there is a Changing Places facility next to the car park -  "The Hylands Estate is a prestigious grade II* listed public park. Set in 232 hectares; 574 acres of historic parkland for all the family to enjoy, it is open to the public all year round with ample car parking. Within the park there are formal Victorian Gardens and ancient woodlands that are accessible as well as an award-winning accessible children’s Adventure Playground." - from the Love Your Chelmsford website

Markshall Estate - (charges) - "Explore miles of ancient woodland, relax in the captivating Walled garden, and find space in our world-class arboretum. It’s the perfect place for an outdoor adventure or bit of relaxation" "Mobility parking is available within 20 metres of our Visitor Centre. The Visitor Centre and toilets are accessible via level surface through the main Visitor Centre entrance or via a side door with ramp access. We have a network of hard surfaced paths providing full wheelchair and pushchair access from the Visitor Centre through the central area of the Arboretum, up to the Walled Garden. The path network is generally level with the exception of the path from the Visitor Centre to the old Marks Hall site which has reasonably steep incline – alternate level routes are available. Two manual wheelchairs are available for loan subject to availability. Two volunteer driven golf buggies (1 x 3-seat, 1 x 5-seat) are available for use by visitors with restricted mobility. The buggies are only available in the spring and summer months and booking is essential. Charges apply" - from the Markshall Estate Charity website

Rainham Marshes - "Part of the Thames Estuary, not far from the bustling streets of London, Rainham Marshes is a haven for all kinds of wildlife - birds, water voles, dragonflies and more" "The visitor centre is accessed via a ramp from the car park (ramp entrance is next to the four blue badge bays). Visitor Centre doors are heavy, but have power assisted opening. The visitor centre and cafe are on first floor, accessed by a long ramp next to the Blue Badge parking. Entry by two sets of double heavy doors with power assisted opening, opening outwards. No threshold. Step-free, level access throughout. A mix of flat gravel surface paths and boardwalks. Trails start at the visitor centre across a short section of non slip grill with a short steep section. Viewing points; All level entry either adapted for wheelchair spaces or designed for everyone to gain the same great views." - from the RSPB website

Thames Chase Forest Centre - "The Forest Centre is at the heart of the Community Forest in a group of historic farm buildings with a stunning wooden framed visitor centre. Surrounded by a landscape of woods, meadows, ponds and paths that have been created from disused farmland, there is scope for recreation, discovery and study. The surrounding estate offers all-weather paths for walking for all abilities, cycling (cycle hire available, including adapted bicycles) and horse riding." "The entire site is completely accessible for people of all abilities. The paths are well maintained and suitable for walkers, cyclists and those who are wheelchair-enabled, and the buildings have access ramp facilities at all entrances and between rooms...adapted bathroom, quiet room and other facilities on the Broadfields site are open during Forest Centre opening hours" - from the Thames Chase Community Forest website

Thameside Nature Discovery Park - "A stunning and innovative visitor centre built on a former landfill site, with superb views over Mucking Flats SSSI and the Thames Estuary (SPA). Footpaths and cycle ways in 120 acres of nature park, which will expand to 845 acres. Great birdwatching, insect watching and ship watching." "The footpaths at Thameside Discovery Nature Park are accessible from Crown Green Cottage and Mucking Creek Sluice Gate. Also accessible from the main car park. Gravel trails and mown paths throughout. Visitor Centre, Accessible toilet, Baby changing facilities - from the Essex Wildlife Trust website

Wat Tyler Country Park - "Wat Tyler Country Park on the South Essex Marshes; features grazing meadows, ancient hedgerows and tidal waterways. Wat Tyler Centre and Green Centre with interactive exhibitions. RSPB visitor centre on site and The Essex Field Club based in the Green Centre." "The path around the perimeter of the park is flat with a firm surface. Other paths take you up and down over grass and woodland without getting too waterlogged and muddy" - from the Wat Tyler Country Park website

West Canvey Marsh - "West Canvey Marshes is part of the RSPB South Essex reserves, a network of wet and dry grassland, reed beds, lagoons, saltmarsh and scrub giving people a chance to see a whole host of wildlife." "All paths level, with very little variation in gradient. Clearly signposted. 1150mm wide. Entrances step and slope free. Compacted granite fines unless stated. Main path to sea wall 1.7 km (1 mile). Kissing gates with clear opening of 430mm lead to second bird hide, Pantile wooded path, and sea wall. Grass path to top of the sea wall 1:3 gradient, 300 mm wide. Path on top of sea wall 200 mm wide. Benches with backrests at children’s playground, by Redhill, and on path to 3rd hide" - from the RSPB website