Warwickshire 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 Warwickshire.
Walks Greenspaces and Countryside
Brandon Reach - "Brandon Reach is a rich and wild addition to Brandon Marsh that will bring people closer to nature, in a land rich in wildlife. Brandon Reach was named to link it to Brandon Marsh and to demonstrate its reach into the wider landscape. The new addition increases our footprint in this area to 178 hectares - bigger than London's Hyde Park!" from the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust website
Caldecott Park - "The park is around 10 acres in size and contains a variety of formal and informal sports facilities, a number of flowerbeds, and formal lawn areas. This recreational area has become famous for its award winning floral displays and is enjoyed and well loved by the residents of Rugby and visitors to the town." "Fully accessible to people with disabilities. Accessible public toilets. Accessible toilet in cafe. All paths paved. One flight of steps, with alternative ramped access available. Designated blue badge parking in Newbold Road and Town Hall car parks." from the Rugby Borough Council website
Coombe Abbey Park - "During the 19th century the 2nd Earl Craven enlarged the house and commissioned landscape architect William Andrews Nesfield to design formal gardens. The 5th Earl Craven sold Coombe Abbey and 50 hectares (120 acres) of land in 1923. In 1964 Coventry City Council bought the estate" "Accessible Toilet and Baby Changing Facility - Please ask for the key in the Cafe in the Park or use your radar key." "Accessible routes are marked in the Visitor Guide, however, you can contact the Visitor Centre for more information" - from the Coventry City Council website
Draycote Water - "a 240-hectare reservoir and country park that draws its water from River Leam which then supplies drinking water to Rugby and Coventry. " The trail is 8000metres long. The trail has a hard surface. There are a small number of low profile speed bumps along the track along the north shore section on the far side of the reservoir from the Visitor Hub. The trail is sloped. The trail has seats. There are bird hides along the trail." "There is a tarmac track going right around the perimeter of the reservoir. It is a shared user path between pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchairs, mobility scooters and hand-bikers. There is a small number of road vehicles that use part of the track along the north shore. The full perimeter is 5 miles with the north shore having some slopes. The path on the dams, of which there are six, is level tarmac and is flat - this accounts for around two-thirds of the route." - from the Severn Trent Water website
Ilmington Walk on Wheels - (PDF Download) - "Easy 1.2km village walk on hard surface with a very gentle slope. Suitable for all wheels." from the leaflet - from the Cotswolds National Landscape website
Jephson Gardens - "Jephson Gardens is a beautiful formal Victorian park in the centre of Leamington Spa. It's the perfect place for a relaxing stroll or family picnic. Lots of colourful flowerbeds and interesting sculptures make for a great day out." "Sensory Garden - taste garden, mirrored arch and colourful planting" "disabled toilets and baby change" "All areas accessible by wheelchairs and pushchairs" - from the Warwick District Council website
Kingsbury Water Park - "So much to see and do at Warwickshire’s premier waterside attraction! Kingsbury Water Park has 15 lakes situated in over 600 acres of country park. Stroll along the surfaced paths, explore hidden corners, spot birds and wildlife" "The Information Centre has disabled access. Visitors are able to hire mobility scooters . . .We also now have a new Changing Places Toilet facility also at the MAIN site within the Courtyard area. - from the Warwickshire Country Parks website
Pooley Country Park - "There are so many things to see and do at Pooley Country Park. The 62.5 hectare site, one third of which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, contains several pools caused by mining subsidence, woodland habitats and is situated on the Coventry Canal" "The Visitor Centre has disabled access, and a mobility scooter is available for a small charge. Please telephone 01827 897438 for more details." "Baby change and disabled facilities available via the RADAR key scheme." - from the Warwickshire Country Parks website
Ryton Pools Country Park - "The 100 acres of Ryton Pools Country Park are just waiting to be explored. The many different habitats are home to a wide range of birds and other wildlife. The excellent surfaced paths enable easy walking around the site, and provide access to an adjoining ancient woodland, Ryton Wood (by agreement with the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust)." "The Visitor Centre has disabled access. Visitors are able to hire mobility scooters at this time. Please phone 02476 305592 for further details" "Toilets with baby changing and disabled facilities" - from the Warwickshire Country Parks website
Shustoke Reservoir - "A haven of tranquillity for nature lovers, hikers and water enthusiasts, Shustoke Reservoirs are famous for their impressive wildflower displays." "The site has a fairly flat two mile walk which is suitable for all. Please be aware during autumn/winter the track can become exceptionally muddy making accessibility more difficult. " - from the Severn Trent Water website
Ufton Fields - "At Ufton Fields you can explore beautiful grassland, woodland and wetland" "Wheelchair and buggy accessible paths. However please be aware there are wooden kissing gates (not radar key controlled) at the path entrance. Unfortunately mobility scooters cannot currently get through. There is a circular trail with waymarkers." - from the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust website