Top 4 accessible trails in Suffolk for wheelchairs and mobility scooters
So, the weather’s nicer and now you wondering where in Suffolk you can get outdoors with your mobility scooter or power wheelchair and enjoy our beautiful county. Well, here’s our top 4 recommendations for accessible nature trails in Suffolk!
1. Needham Lake
Needham Lake is a popular nature reserve in Needham Market, Suffolk. It’s the perfect option if you’re looking to spend a tranquil afternoon enjoying woodlands and aquatic birdlife.
The main pathway around the lake itself is wide and fully surfaced, so should always be fully accessible for wheelchairs and scooters. This route would take around 20 mins to complete. If you have an all-terrain mobility scooter or power wheelchair, you may be able to explore further into the woodlands.
There’s also a visitor centre and café, and plenty of picnic tables and toilet facilities. You may also find an ice cream van on site in the summer months!
Download Needham Lakes Easy Access Trail Guide from AccessAble
2. Rendlesham Forest
Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it’s easy to lose yourself in the heights of wild woodlands at Rendlesham Forest. It’s just a short distance from the distinguished town of Woodbridge, Suffolk.
With several trails to choose from, you can pick the best suited to your type of wheelchair or mobility scooter.
Offering plenty of parking and toilet facilities, there’s also some great playgrounds, so it’s an ideal option if you’re looking to take the kids along too!
Download Rendlesham Forest Easy Access Trail Guide from AccessAble
3. Brandon Country Park
Brandon Country Park is a magical 30-acres of parkland situated just south of Brandon, Suffolk within Thetford Forest. Renowned for its supposedly haunted mausoleum, you can also traverse through lawns, nature trails, ponds and a historic walled garden.
It’s also highly accessible, with lots of hard, firm surfaces throughout the trails, and is complete with full range of facilities, including a café, toilets, playground and accessible parking.
Download the Brandon Country Park Easy Going Trail Guide from Discover Suffolk
4. Dunwich Heath
Dunwich Heath is a gorgeous piece of coastal lowland heath, boasting dramatic landscapes and unique wildlife. Adjacent to the Minsmere Nature Reserve, it’s a refreshing way to spend a day and an idyll for photographers and wildlife spotters.
Download the Easy Going Trail Guide from The Suffolk Coast
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