The Lake District National Park is here for everyone to enjoy. No matter your background, ability or needs. We want to help make everyone's visit to the Lake District enjoyable and memorable.
Cumbria Tourism has details of accommodation, search based on National Accessible Scheme criteria and self assessment information.
50 easy-access routes suitable for those with limited mobility, wheelchairs, tampers, pushchairs, visual impairments, young children and legs that need care. Routes have no stiles and are graded for some, many or all with descriptions on length, terrain, path type and facilities. Miles without stiles
We run National Park Information Centres, with knowledgable local staff who can help you with advice on places to visit and the facilities you may need. Information Centres
Calvert Trust enables children, adults, families and groups with disabilities to enjoy activities in the Lake District. From boating and zip wiring, to ghyll scrambling, horse riding and wheelchair challenge courses. Calvert Trust website
Bendrigg Trust runs activity days and residential courses for disabled and disadvantaged people and courses for organisations, schools and groups year-round. From climbing, caving, canoeing and cycling to zip wire, out in the beautiful landscapes. Bendrigg Trust website
Anyone Can runs adventure days for all, for wheelchair users to those with additional needs With 50 years combined experience and specially adapted equipment - an authentic outdoor experience with activities include caving, climbing, canoeing and sailing.
There are some locations where you can hire an all-terrain mobility scooter or wheelchair.
The National Trust have a fully accessible changing room at Fell Foot park on the shore of Windermere, a popular spot for picnics and getting out on the water. They also have an all-terrain wheelchair to borrow.
