Bolam Lake Country Park - "The park provides the perfect environment for wildlife such as roe deer, red squirrels, and nuthatches. Bolam Lake is also home to swans and other waterfowl. All visitors are kindly asked to please respect breeding season (spring and early summer)." "The cafe at Bolam Lake is situated next to the Boathouse Wood Car Park, to the north of the lake" "There are a variety of woodland and lakeside paths for visitors to make their way around. The path circumnavigating the lake is approximately 1 mile long and is fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs." - from the Northumberland County Council website

Cragside - Nelly’s Moss lakes walk - (NT) - "Enjoy a family-friendly flat walk around two of Cragside’s historic lakes, created by Lord Armstrong in Victorian times to supply water and power to the house and gardens. Look out for frogs and toads crossing your path and even herons dipping their feet in the water. There's an alternative route for buggies and pushchairs too." - from the National Trust website

Cresswell Pond - "Created as the result of subsidence from old collapsed mine works, the pond’s proximity and connection to the sea means the water is a mix of fresh and salt (brackish), and as such it is an excellent feeding ground for wading birds." "The gate to the hide is on the right by the first building. Entry is via a wide latch gate, with two small stone steps down onto an earth path. A level path between 50-120cm wide leads to the hide. A boardwalk/ramp leads up to the hide, with a handrail. The terrain is generally flat and even. Please contact NWT for further information if you have special access needs." - from the Northumberland Wildlife Trust website

Druridge Bay Country Park - "The park is situated on Druridge Bay itself, between Amble and Cresswell. The park comprises a large freshwater lake, woodland, and grassland and meadows. The park also contains three miles of beautiful beaches and sand dunes." "There are many paths within the park, taking you round the lake, through woodland, and along the dunes. Many of the paths are fully accessible for visitors of all abilities." - from the Northumberland County Council website

Dukes Trail Easy Access Trail - Kielder - 1.5 miles (2.5 km) - "This is a pleasant stroll thorough the grounds of Kielder Castle and the adjacent woodland. The first half mile of the Duke’s Trail, with slight inclines and fine graded stone and tarmac surface, is designed for use by wheelchair users (with assistance) and families with buggies." from the Forestry England website 
- Download a trail leaflet from the Forestry England website

Hauxley Nature Reserve - "The reserve attracts a wide variety of birds from tree sparrow, reed bunting and bull finch to coot, moorhen and curlew. Spring and autumn boost our bird sightings and we regularly see 140 bird species in a year. You might even see our red squirrels, stoats and otters" "A new circular walk and 1 fully accessible trail to 2 accessible hides." - from the Northumberland Wildlife Trust website

Newton Pool Coastal Walk - (NT) - "Enjoy a gentle walk alongside the Northumberland coast with plenty of wildlife-spotting opportunities along the way" "The first part of the walk (points 1 to 4) is an all-ability trail." "The first 0.3 of a mile (0.5km) to Newton Pool hides, has a surfaced track suitable for wheelchair access." - from the National Trust website

St. Oswald’s Way - Easy Access Short Walks - "The Easy Access short walks are very short walks (up to 2.4 miles) designed with young families, or people with mobility problems, in mind. You can easily choose a route to suit your capabilities and they give you plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, history and take in some of the local amenities. " - from the St Oswald's Way website

Tyne Riverside Country Park - We understand that much of the area near the river is flat with surfaced paths and access for wheelchair or buggy users is quite good.  "Tyne Riverside Country Park follows the River Tyne for four miles through 200 acres of meadows, chalk grassland, woodland and river bank" "Explore the park on foot or bicycle along Hadrian’s Cycleway or Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail, or by following one of the many other paths and trails through the park." - from the Northumberland County Council website

Wallington - (NT) - "The Wallington estate covers 20 square miles so if you love a good walk, you've come to the right place. The walks on offer are varied and depend on whether you are heading to the House and Grounds or looking for a trip out onto the wider estate" "Walks accessed from the House and Grounds are the River walk and the Farm walk. Take a stroll through the woods, past ponds and through the walled garden on the popular circular river walk.  Look out for traces of Wallington's industrial past along the Wansbeck river bank and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife - red squirrels, otters and white-clawed crayfish all call the Wansbeck valley home." "Designated mobility parking in main car park and walled garden. Mobility scooter hire is available. If you would like to request use of one please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at least 48 hours ahead of your visit to check availability. Adapted toilet in courtyard. Partly accessible grounds as there are some steep slopes, loose gravel or uneven woodland paths and steps. Access map is available" - from the National Trust website 
- Download the Access Guide from the National Trust website