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Accessible routes around the Lake District Cumbria

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Accessible Routes

Explore the Lake District Cumbria using these accessible routes and itineraries. Find out more about accessible boat trips, trails, lakeshores, beaches, and fells.

There are also three specially designed accessible itineraries to discover – created as part of the Cumberland Inspiring Itineraries project funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Further ideas include the 'Miles without Stiles' routes in the Lake District National Park and the 'More to Explore' routes around the Morecambe Bay area.

This page has been developed, in part, through work from the Cumberland Adventure for Everyone Programme which is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is supported by Cumberland Council and Sellafield.

Unlocking the Outdoors
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Holeslack Accessible Trail

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Derwent Water and Cockshot Accessible Loop

A stile-free circular downloadable trail along the Derwent Water foreshore and back via Cockshot Wood with views over the lake to Cat Bells and Causey Pike.
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Accessible Trail to Broomhill Point Viewpoint

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Tramper Hire

Hire a 'tramper' all-terrain mobility scooter which is safe to use on most kinds of rough ground but also good on pavements and walkways.
Miles without Stiles
51 routes around the Lake District National Park for those with or without limited mobility. The routes have 3 grading levels - suitable for 'all', 'many', or 'some', based on gradients and surface conditions.
Ways Around The Bay

Discover Morecambe Bay's accessible routes for all users.
Free accessible Trails from Hiking Household

The Hiking Household has developed a series of accessible trail maps which are part of a national Live Longer Better Programme, supported by Sport England and delivered by Active Cumbria.