NATIONAL TRUST Brean Down (2 Trampers) DUE to START SPRING 2016!
As the scheme develops the sites hosting a Tramper occasionally change.
Please check www.countrysidemobility.org for up to date site information.
CORNWALL
MOUNT EDGCUMBE COUNTRY PARK (1 Tramper)
The former home of the Earls of Mount Edgcumbe. Hire the Tramper to explore parts of the Grade I Cornish Gardens and some of the 865 acres of this site on the Rame Peninsula.
Location: Cremyll, Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 1HZ Phone: 01752 822236 Email: Web: www.plymouth.gov.uk/mountedgcumbe
NATIONAL TRUST LANHYDROCK ESTATE (1 Tramper)
Explore the formal gardens and beautiful countryside of this popular property. Over 5 miles of Tramper friendly routes wind through ancient woodland, farmland, meadows and riverside paths. NB: A fully accessible and frequent shuttle buggy will take visitors from the accessible parking to the garden entrance to collect the Tramper.
Location: near Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 5AD Phone: 01208 265950 Email: Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lanhydrock/
NATIONAL TRUST PENROSE ESTATE (1 Tramper)
Set in wooded countryside around Cornwall's largest natural lake; Loe Pool; Penrose Estate is a National Trust site offering dramatic coastal and rural scenery.
Location: near Helston, Cornwall TR130RD Phone: 01326561407 Email: Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/penrose/
SIBLYBACK LAKE COUNTRY PARK (1 Tramper)
A picturesque lake surrounded by the striking Bodmin Moor. The Tramper can access the 3.5 mile Multi-Use lakeside trail around the perimeter of the lake and through woodland, with great views and good access to the water for fishing.
Location: Nr Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6ER Phone: 01579 346522 Email:
Web: www.swlakestrust.org.uk/lakes-and-facilities/the-lakes/siblyback-lake
TREBAH GARDEN (2 Trampers)
Sub-tropical paradise with a stunning coastal backdrop. The Cornish valley garden has canopies bursting with exotic blooms and vibrant tunnels of colour cascading down to the Helford River.
Location: Nr Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5JZ Phone: 01326 252200 Email: Web: www.trebahgarden.co.uk
ST MICHAEL’S MOUNT (1 Tramper)
Explore the island and discover over a thousand years of incredible history. Contacting the site is essential due to tides, but at low tide the Tramper can be used to cross the causeway.
Location: Marazion, Penzance, Cornwall TR17 0HS Phone: 01736 710265 Email: Website: www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk
WHALESBOROUGH FARM AND BUDE CANAL (1 Tramper)
Set in 500 acres of beautiful countryside near the Bude coat. Enjoy the tranquil Bude Canal as well as the Whalesborough Farm Trails and some great food in the Weir Bistro.
Location: The Weir Bistro, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0JD Phone: 01288 362234 Email: Website: www.whalesborough.co.uk/
DEVON
GLEN LYN GORGE (1 Tramper)
Learn about renewable energy alongside the stunning Glen Lyn Gorge. A slight incline leads to Moses' Pool deep within the wooded gorge, where you can peacefully sit beside the river. A steeper woodland path leads to an impressive ravine near the top of the gorge. (**Tramper access is currently limited on site due to steep slopes and some displays and information can only be accessed on foot due to steps**) PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS TRAMPER USERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED. Booking the day before a visit is recommended as the attraction also operates boat trips that occasionally affect staffing levels.
Location: Lynmouth, Devon, EX35 6ER Phone: 01598 753207 Website: www.theglenlyngorge.co.uk/glen_lyn_gorge.htm
NATIONAL TRUST BUCKLAND ABBEY (1 Tramper)
In the 13th century Buckland Abbey was built, lived in and farmed by the Cistercian monks and was later home to Sir Francis Drake. Today, discover the estate, the meadows, and the orchards and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Tavy Valley. PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS TRAMPER USERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
Location: Yelverton, Plymouth PL20 6EY Phone: 01822 856045 Email: Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland-abbey
DARTINGTON GARDENS (1 Tramper)
The Dartington Hall estate is home to 25 acres of Grade 2* listed gardens, open year round from dawn till dusk. With a rich sense of history and a host of delightful features the gardens at Dartington are worth exploring all year round.
Location: Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL Phone: 01803 847058 Email: Website: www.dartington.org/grounds-and-gardens
HALDON FOREST PARK (2 Trampers)
Much of this 3,500 acre woodland site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and it is home to the Centre for Contemporary Art and The Natural World.
There are a variety of trails at Haldon that can be experienced on the Tramper.
Location: Kennford, Exeter EX6 7XR Phone: 0300 0675826
Email: Website: www.forestry.gov.uk/haldonforestpark
NATIONAL TRUST HEDDON VALLEY, EXMOOR (2 Trampers)
Set on Exmoor National Park amid six miles of towering cliffs and secluded coves, wooded river valleys and heather moorland. The Tramper can access two routes with riverside paths and fantastic coastal views. PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS TRAMPER USERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
Location: Parracombe, Barnstaple EX314PY Phone: 01598 763556 Email: Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/heddon-valley/
RHS – ROSEMOOR GARDENS (3 Trampers)
65 acres of enchanting formal and informal gardens, woodland walks, water features and open spaces. The majority of the gardens at RHS Rosemoor are accessible.
Location: Great Torrington, EX38 8PH Phone: 01805 626810 Email: Website: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor
NATIONAL TRUST SALTRAM ESTATE (1 Tramper)
Still a largely undiscovered treasure and the result of centuries of sophistication and extravagance, Saltram is a Georgian House, offering the perfect family day out.
Location: Plympton, Plymouth, Devon PL71UH Phone: 01752333503 Email: Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/saltram
HANNAH’S @ SEALE HAYNE (2 Trampers)
A former agricultural college with extensive grounds to explore, Seale Hayne is now owned by The Dame Hannah Rogers Trust and offers an inspiring and creative community space for all abilities. Onsite you will find opportunities for outdoor activities, art and music and also shops and a café.
Location: Newton Abbot, TQ12 6NQ Phone: 01626 325800
Email: Website: www.discoverhannahs.org/Seale-Hayne
STOVER COUNTRY PARK (1 Tramper)
A Site of Special Scientific Interest, Stover Country Park covers over 114 acres of woodland, heathland, grassland, lake and marsh and is home to a substantial variety of wildlife. A network of paths allows you to explore the park on the Tramper.
Location: Stover, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG Phone: 01626 835236 Email: Website: www.devon.gov.uk/stover_country_park.htm
TREE SURFERS AT THE TAMAR TRAILS (1 Tramper)
The trails, part of the Tamar Valley Mining Heritage Project, take visitors through some of the most precious habitats in the country. Including the ‘Devon Great Consols’ - once the biggest copper mine in Europe, to stunning views across the Tamar valley. PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS TRAMPER USERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
Location: Tree Surfers, Gulworthy, Tavistock, PL19 8JE Phone: 01822 833409 Email: Website: www.treesurfers.co.uk
NATIONAL TRUST PARKE (1 Tramper)
A peaceful retreat set within the beautiful Devon countryside. There is something for everyone at Parke, including a number of Tramper routes along an old railway line and along some beautiful river paths. Pre booking is essential please!
Location: Home Farm, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9JQ Phone: 01626 834748 Email: Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/parke
NATIONAL TRUST ARLINGTON COURT (1 Tramper)
The Arlington estate dates from the late fifteenth century when the Chichester family established their first mansion on this site. Now home to an impressive Regency house, carriage museum, formal gardens and pleasure grounds, it welcomes around 90,000 visitors a year.
PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS TRAMPER USERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
Location: Barnstaple, North Devon EX31 4LP Phone: 01271 850296 Email: Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/arlington-court
SEATON WETLANDS CENTRE (1 Tramper)
Explore the Seaton Wetlands, a bird watchers paradise, at Black Hole Marsh near Seaton. The saline lagoon that attracts a variety of wildfowl and waders including Oystercatchers, Dunlin, Black Tailed Godwit and Ringed Plover. Access to the site and car park is through Seaton Cemetery. Phone on arrival and the Tramper will be brought to the car park.
Location: Colyford Road, Seaton, Devon EX12 2DQ Phone: 01395 517557 Email:
Website: www.eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-sites/seaton-wetlands/
NATIONAL TRUST LYDFORD GORGE (1 Tramper) ***Available March – October Only***
Explore part of this lush oak-wooded steep-sided river gorge (the deepest in the South West), by Tramper, including the magical 30-metre-high Whitelady Waterfall. Throughout the seasons there is also an abundance of wildlife and plants to see, from woodland birds to wild garlic in the spring and fungi in the autumn.
PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS TRAMPER USERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
Location: Lydford, near Tavistock, EX20 4BL Phone: 01822 820320 Email: Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lydford-gorge/
NATIONAL TRUST CASTLE DROGO (1 Tramper) – NEW FOR 2016
Perched above the Teign Gorge, Castle Drogo is one of National Trust’s most iconic properties in the South West. The Tramper routes here provide the opportunity to follow the top of the gorge taking in views along the wooded valley and across to the northern edge of Dartmoor. The Tramper can also be used to explore the formal gardens (an admission is charged for this area of the property).
PLEASE NOTE: THE ROUTE INCLUDES A NUMBER OF GATES (WITH EASY OPEN LATCHES). THOSE WITH MORE SIGNIFICANT MOBILITY DIFFICULTIES SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED.
Location: Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, EX6 6PB Phone: 01647433306
Email: Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-drogo
DORSET
DURLSTON COUNTRY PARK (2 Trampers)
A fabulous 280 acre cliff top and countryside paradise forming part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Several trails are accessible to the Tramper, all of which start at the Visitor Centre.
Location: Lighthouse Road, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2JL Phone: 01929 424443 Email: Website: www.durlston.co.uk
HOLTON LEE (5 Trampers – 1 with joystick control)
Holton Lee is located on the edge of Lytchett Bay, the northern most part of Poole Harbour. The landscape forms a mosaic of habitats which include reed beds, deciduous woodland, coniferous woodland, meadows and heathland.
Location: East Holton, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset BH16 6JN Phone: 01202 625562 Email: Website: www.holtonlee.co.uk
MOORS VALLEY COUNTRY PARK AND FOREST (2 Trampers)
Moors Valley is situated ten miles north of Bournemouth and offers a range of outdoor activities including walking trails, cycling, fishing and a steam railway. Explore the tracks through forest, heath, meadows and woodland and alongside rivers and lakes on a Tramper.
Location: Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringwood, BH24 2ET Phone: 01425 470721 Email: Website: www.moors-valley.co.uk
NATIONAL TRUST GOLDEN CAP (1 Tramper)
An opportunity to enjoy the spectacular cliff scenery of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Although the summit of Golden Cap is not yet accessible, the Tramper routes available take in excellent coastal views as well as rolling Dorset hills and woodland. Not to be missed!
Location: Filcombe Farm, Near Bridport Phone: 01297 489481
Email: Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/goldencap
NB: The site has only limited staffing and facilities so booking is essential. The service is available at 9am and 2pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and can also be booked for any start time on Saturdays and Sundays between 9am and 2pm.
RSPB ARNE (1 Tramper)
The RSPB's flagship heathland and oak woodland site situated on a Peninsula in Poole Harbour. There are two trails to explore and beautiful views across Poole Harbour and the Purbeck Hills.
Location: Wareham, Dorset BH20 5BJ Phone: 01929 553360 Email: Website: www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/a/arne/
NB: If wishing to make an advance booking for the weekend please note that the phone is unmanned on Saturday and Sunday and therefore bookings must be made by Friday.
AVON HEATH COUNTRY PARK (1 Tramper)
Miles of tracks offer an opportunity to explore some of Dorset's internationally important heathland and its rare wildlife. The parkis dominated by lowland and wet heath, acid grassland and heather, which is broken only by clumps of birch and pine. Some of the rarer species to look out for are Sand Lizards and Smooth Snakes, Dartford Warblers,Woodlarks and Silver-studded Blue butterfly
Location: Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2DA Phone: 01425 478082 email: Website: www.dorsetforyou.com/avonheath
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
BATSFORD ARBORETUM (2 Trampers)
Batsford Arboretum is one of the largest private collections of trees and shrubs in the country. Situated near Moreton-in-Marsh, Batsford Arboretum is tucked away on a south facing escarpment of the famous Cotswold Hills.
Location: Batsford Park, Moreton in Marsh, Glos GL56 9AB. Phone: 01386 701441 Email: Website: www.batsarb.co.uk
CRICKLEY HILL COUNTRY PARK (1 Tramper) ***Available April – September Only***
Located on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment Crickley Hill overlooks the Vale of Gloucester and the Severn Vale across to the Malvern Hills. There are several circular Tramper trails which include one of the most beautiful sections of the Cotswold Way National Trail. PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS TRAMPER USERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
Location: Birdlip, Gloucestershire GL4 8JY Phone: 01452 863170 Email: Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/crickley-hill/
HEREFORDSHIRE/WORCESTERSHIRE
MALVERN HILLS (1 Tramper) – DUE TO START SPRING 2016!
Described a mountain range in miniature and a place of inspiration for local resident, Edward Elgar, the 8 mile ridge provides breathtaking panoramic views from its easy trails. The Tramper route takes you from the Malvern Hills Geocentre along a favourite stretch up to Worcestershire Beacon, the highest point in the ridge.
Location: Malvern Hills GeoCentre, Wyche Innovation Centre, Malvern GL56 9AB Phone: 01684 252 414 Email: TBC Website: www.geocentre.co.uk
SOMERSET
HESTERCOMBE GARDENS (1 Tramper)
Hestercombe is a unique combination of three centuries of garden design - fifty acres of lakes, temples, cascades, tranquil woodland walks, formal terraces, vivid colours and fantastic views. The award-winning visitor facilities include the warm and welcoming Stables Restaurant and Coffee Shop.
Location: Near Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8LG Phone: 01823 413923
Email: Website: www.hestercombe.com
NATIONAL TRUST DUNSTER CASTLE (1 Tramper)
An ancient castle and country home with dramatic vistas and subtropical gardens. Hire the Tramper to explore parts of the Castle gardens and grounds. PLEASE NOTE: You cannot currently join as a Countryside Mobility member at this site, but members can use the Trampers without further training.
Location: Dunster, nr Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SL Phone: 01643 821314 Email: Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle/
NATIONAL TRUST TYNTESFIELD (2 Trampers)
A fine Victorian country house created by one of England's richest commoners, William Gibbs, who built his fortune on fertiliser.2 Trampers are available for people to use to explore the gardens and parkland.
Location: Wraxall, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 1NX Phone: 01275 461900
Email: Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield/
NATIONAL TRUST Brean Down (2 Trampers) – DUE TO START SPRING 2016!
Around 300 feet high and over 1 mile long, Brean Down is a natural ‘pier’ that juts into the Bristol Channel offering spectacular views of Wales, Exmoor, the Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels. A well-surfaced track provides easy access to the Victorian fort at the tip where you can discover the fascinating history of the site. PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS FIRST-TIME TRAMPER USERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
Location: Brean, North Somerset, TA8 2RS Phone: 01275 461900
Email: Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brean-down/
Tel: 01392 459222 Email: Web: www.countrysidemobility.org