Tools, Schemes & Hire That Make the Outdoors Possible

For many disabled travellers, the journey to the trail starts with a steering wheel.
But finding the right vehicle and the right support can feel like a maze of forms, fees, and fine print.

At Access Trails UK, we’re spotlighting the driving schemes and hire options that help turn “maybe” into “let’s go.”

Adapted Driving: What’s Available?

Whether you’re learning to drive, returning after injury, or adapting your current setup, there are a wide range of vehicle adaptations available:

• Hand controls and left-foot accelerators
• Steering aids and remote-control devices
• Electronic accelerators and joystick systems
• Swivel seats, hoists, and transfer plates for easier entry/exit

Explore the full range via the Motability Scheme’s adaptation guide

Where to Start?

• Book an assessment at your local Driving Mobility Centre
• Get tailored advice on what adaptations suit your needs
• Learn how to notify the DVLA and update your licence if required

Need to Hire an Adapted Vehicle?

Whether you’re planning a trail trip or need a temporary solution, these UK-wide services offer wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) and adapted cars:

• Adapted Vehicle Hire — Nationwide WAVs and adapted cars with delivery and demo
• Open Road Access (ORA) — Flexible WAV hire with no minimum term, designed by and for wheelchair users
• Angel Vehicle Hire — Friendly, one-on-one support and UK-wide delivery
• Specialist Vehicle Rental — Customised rentals with a wide range of adaptations

Planning a Trail Trip?

We’re working to link adapted vehicle hire with trailhead access, so you can:

• Hire a WAV near your destination
• Know where to park, drop off, and turn around safely
• Travel with confidence, not caveats

Have a great hiring experience to share? Or a trail that pairs beautifully with a nearby rental hub?
Let us know at accesstrails.uk – your insight could unlock the outdoors for someone else.

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