Greater London has the 7th most accessible walks in the UK, according to a new study
New research reveals that Greater London ranks 7th in the UK for accessible walks.
The study by the outdoor experts at Millets looks at accessible walks across every county in the UK to reveal the best locations for accessible walks.
The 10 best counties for accessible walks
|
Rank |
County |
Walks with Wheelchairs |
Walks with Buggies |
Total accessible walks |
|
1 |
Somerset |
43 |
74 |
119 |
|
2 |
Hampshire |
30 |
49 |
79 |
|
3 |
Dorset |
27 |
45 |
77 |
|
4 |
Devon |
27 |
29 |
60 |
|
5 |
Lancashire |
22 |
37 |
59 |
|
6 |
Wiltshire |
17 |
33 |
50 |
|
7 |
Greater London |
17 |
21 |
40 |
|
8 |
Cornwall |
6 |
27 |
37 |
|
9 |
Derbyshire |
12 |
19 |
36 |
|
10 |
North Yorkshire |
4 |
3 |
33 |
Taking the crown for the most accessible walks in the UK is Somerset with a huge 119 accessible walks across the county. With 43 walks suitable for wheelchairs and 74 walks suitable for buggies, this county has a fantastic offering of accessible walks from Yeovil County Park to Weston Super Mare Beach.
Coming in second place is Hampshire with 79 accessible walks. Some of the best places to explore if you’re using a wheelchair or a buggy include the Queen Elizabeth Country Park, the Forest of Bere and Staunton Country Park.
Taking third place is Dorset with 77 accessible walks. The major attraction in Dorset is the county’s Jurassic Coast, where you may spot preserved fossils, alongside natural features such as arches, pinnacles and stack rocks.
The research also looked at the best counties for accessible walks per 100 sq km.