A growing, disabled-led archive of accessible walking routes across the United Kingdom.
This page brings together all currently published routes on Access Trails UK, forming a central hub for exploring accessible outdoor spaces across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Each route has been reviewed and documented based on available information, with attention to real-world accessibility rather than assumptions.
Explore Accessible Walks by Region
Greater Manchester
Accessible green spaces and urban nature routes across the city region:
- Fallowfield Loop
- Philips Park
- Clayton Vale
- Highfield Country Park
- Cringle Park Walking Circuit
- Chorlton Ees Nature Reserve
- Mersey Vale Nature Park (Stockport)
- Heaton Mersey Common
- Boggart Hole Clough
North West England (outside Greater Manchester)
- Carr Mill Dam (St Helens, Merseyside)
Yorkshire & Humber
Accessible heritage landscapes and countryside routes:
- Easby Abbey (North Yorkshire)
- Bolton Abbey Estate (North Yorkshire)
- Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve (South Yorkshire)
- Ardsley Reservoir (South Yorkshire)
Cumbria (Lake District)
Accessible trails and scenic walking routes in the Lake District:
Midlands & East of England
East Midlands
- Sherwood Forest (Nottinghamshire)
East of England
- Dunstable Downs & Five Knolls (Bedfordshire)
South East England
- Cliveden (Buckinghamshire)
- Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary (New Forest, Hampshire)
South West England
Coastal paths, woodland trails, and rural estates:
- Camel Trail (Cornwall)
- Tarka Trail (Devon)
- Cardinham Woods (Cornwall)
- Lanhydrock Estate (Cornwall)
- Siblyback Lake (Cornwall)
Scotland
Accessible coastal and heritage walking routes:
Wales
- Millennium Coastal Park (South Wales)
Northern Ireland
About This Archive
This archive is a living, expanding dataset of accessible walking routes across the UK.
It is not intended to be a complete directory yet, but rather a structured and evolving map of real-world accessibility information.
Each trail has been documented through on-the-ground exploration and includes practical accessibility details such as:
- Step-free access (where possible)
- Surface and terrain conditions
- Gradients and physical barriers
- Parking and arrival information
- Realistic visitor expectations
The goal is to move beyond generic descriptions and provide information that reflects how spaces actually function for disabled visitors.
Why This Exists
Accessible outdoor spaces already exist across the UK, but information about them is often fragmented, inconsistent, or difficult to find.
This archive brings those routes together into a single, structured resource to support clearer planning and more confident access to nature.
What’s Next
This archive will continue to grow into a fully structured, searchable system.
Planned improvements include:
- Standardised accessibility criteria for all routes
- Consistent tagging across regions
- Improved filtering and search tools
- Regular addition of new trails
Explore the Full Archive
This page only shows currently published routes.
To view the most up-to-date and expanding collection of accessible walking routes, visit:
A Growing Map of Accessible Walking
From city greenways in Manchester to coastal paths in Scotland and heritage estates across England and Wales, each route contributes to a wider picture:
Accessible outdoor space is already there; it just needs to be clearly mapped and shared.
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