Chopwell Wood - "Chopwell Wood really is a wood for everyone. This 360-hectare mixed woodland is a real gem, set right on the fringe of Gateshead. Miles of paths allow fantastic access, walking and cycling into the heart of this fascinating woodland." Easy access trail - "Jointly funded by Forestry England and the Friends of Chopwell Wood, this is a circular walk through the pine woodland adjacent to the main car park. The trail has a specially laid surface with no inclines, making it ideal for access by wheelchair users and as a starting point for those taking the first steps into woodland recreation." - from the Forestry England website

Derwent Walk Country Park - "The Country Park runs from Swalwell to Rowlands Gill through the River Derwent Valley and is made up of several countryside sites joined together including The Derwent Walk and Derwenthaugh Park." "There are 2 visitor centres with cafes, 2 bird hides, public toilets, 7 car parks and lots of opportunities for people to get out and about including for those with access disabilities, walkers, runners, cyclists and horse riders." "Yellow Waymarks - Sculpture Trail - A 1/2 mile easy walk around Paddock Hill Wood through varied woodland with glimpses of the Derwent Valley. No steps but has an undulating gradient." "from Swalwell Visitor Centre or Winlaton Mill Car Park - Orange Waymarks - Clockburn Circular (Access for All) A 4 mile easy multi-user route. Undulating gradients but no steps and smooth surfaces. This route is suitable for wheelchair users, walkers, cyclists and horse riders." - from the Gateshead Council website 

Fencerhill Wood - "This small, attractive reserve features a mix of woodland and wetland habitats attracting a range of wildlife including woodland and wetland birds." "A permissive path leads into the centre of the reserve, but there is no circular route. The path is level and surfaced until you reach the boardwalk, but muddy and narrower beyond this. The main boardwalk has a wide viewing platform overlooking a pond." - from the Northumberland Wildlife Trust website

Heaton Park - "The beautiful Victorian Pavilion and Terrace, dating back to 1880 is a focal point and the perfect spot on a sunny day to watch the world go by and enjoy the fine views across the park. Refurbished in 2011 with Heritage Lottery Funding, the Pavilion is home to the popular Sambuca Italian restaurant." "There is a good network of footpaths that run through the park that are suitable for prams or wheelchairs" - from the Urban Green Newcastle website

Rising Sun Country Park - "The Rising Sun Country Park is a green oasis of 162 hectares, set in the heart of North Tyneside" "Boasting a nature reserve with ponds, woodlands and extensive grasslands; a farm and Countryside Centre, the site is a haven for wildlife and an ideal place to relax and enjoy the great outdoors." "selected routes are wheelchair-accessible" from the North Tyneside Council website
- accessibility information can be found on the AccessAble website

Watergate Forest Park - " A 1.4 mile circular walk around the lake provides a great opportunity to see the wildlife that lives in the park." (We understand that this is accessible for Pushchairs & mobility scooters) "With its wetlands, woodlands, wildflower meadows and recreational routes, including those for people with disabilities, this is one of Gateshead's Premier sites. The park also includes the Woodlands at Washingwell and Bucks Hill" from the Gateshead Council website 
- Download the trails leaflet from the Gateshead Council website

Weetslade Country Park - "A former colliery site, this reserve has been extensively landscaped to create a wildlife haven on the edge of the city benefiting from a number of diverse habitats." "With habitats including wildflower meadows, grassland, scrub, reed bed and woodland areas, the reserve attracts a variety of wildlife including grey partridge, otter and kingfisher" "The main tracks through the reserve are level and well-surfaced, accessible for wheelchair users and pushchairs. Some of the tracks on the eastern slope have been partially eroded by heavy rain but are still negotiable The old wagon way which runs through the park is part of the popular Sustrans Reivers Coast to Coast route is good for walking and cycling. There is a moderately steep incline to reach the top of the hill and sculpture that overlooks the park. Off the tracks, the terrain varies from short grass to steep, often wet slopes with abundant vegetation." - from the Northumberland Wildlife Trust website