The Access Trails project has just taken a huge step forward. We’re in the process of adding 50 new fully‑mapped, accessibility‑checked routes across five of the UK’s most iconic outdoor regions: Snowdonia, the Scottish Highlands, the Peak District, the Yorkshire Dales, and the Lake District.
These routes are designed for real accessibility, not guesswork. Every path has been written using our full Access Trails format, including:
- Nearby Accessible Alternatives
- Gradient & Elevation
- Facilities & parking
- Navigation guidance
- Safety & seasonal notes
- Who the route works best for
Whether you’re a wheelchair user, mobility‑impaired walker, parent with a pram, or simply someone who prefers predictable, low‑effort paths, this new collection opens up a huge range of landscapes from quiet lochside boardwalks to dramatic valley viewpoints.
What’s Included in This Series
Snowdonia National Park
10 accessible lakeside, forest, valley‑floor, and viewpoint routes, including Llyn Padarn, Coed y Brenin, and the Llanberis Valley Floor.
Scottish Highlands
10 low‑level, high‑scenery routes from Loch Ness and Glen Nevis to Cairngorm viewpoints and the Loch Leven Heritage Trail.
Peak District
10 fully accessible rail‑trail and reservoir routes, including the Monsal Trail, Tissington Trail, Ladybower Dam, and Carsington Water.
Yorkshire Dales
10 valley‑floor and riverside routes including Aysgarth Falls, Bolton Abbey, Malham Cove (base path), and Ribblehead Viaduct.
Lake District
10 lakeside and coastal accessible routes, including Derwentwater, Grasmere, Coniston, Rydal Water, and Whitehaven Harbour.
Where to Explore Them
The 50 new routes will live inside the Access Trails Hub, organised by region and written in the full accessibility‑first format.
This is the best place to start if you’re planning a trip, building an accessible itinerary, or simply exploring what’s possible.
Why This Matters
Accessible outdoor information is often scattered, vague, or incomplete. This update brings everything together in one place, clear, structured, practical, and written for real people with real access needs.
Our goal is simple: to make the UK’s most beautiful landscapes genuinely accessible, one route at a time.
Explore the full UK & Ireland Accessible Landscapes Hub, your central place to browse by region, compare national parks, and jump straight into routes that match your needs.
Visit the Gateway to Accessible Routes Across the UK & Ireland to see every verified path in one place, with clear access notes, surfaces, gradients, and practical details that help you plan with confidence.
Access Trails hasn’t just added content, it’s been reorganised to make accessible walking easier to discover, easier to plan, and easier to trust.
