Are you looking for places to hire a Tramper in the UK? Keep on reading to find some of my favourite spots!
If you’re new here, I’m Pippa and I’m a disabled writer, speaker, and content creator. My content focusses on accessible travel and life with chronic illness, and you can most often find me on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. It’s wonderful to have you here!
This blog post isn’t a definitive list of everywhere you can rent a Tramper in the UK, but instead a compilation of some of my favourite Accessible Tramper Adventures from over the years. You’ll see that most of them are from in and around Yorkshire where I’m based, but I’ll continue adding to this list over time!
What is a Tramper?
If you haven’t tried a Tramper before, they’re essentially an all-terrain mobility aid. They look a bit like a mobility scooter, but they’re designed to handle rougher surface areas and trickier gradients. Essentially, they make it easier for disabled people and those with mobility issues to enjoy the outdoors and spend time in nature.
You don’t need to provide ‘proof’ of disability to use a Tramper. They’re there for anybody who might benefit from them, and they can be a bit of a gamechanger…
I tried a Tramper for the first time in 2022. At first, I wasn’t sure they would be suitable for me – I was a little bit intimidated by the size of them compared with the size of my power-chair, and worried I would struggle to drive them alongside my chronic illness symptoms. However, from that very first experience I was hooked.
Over the years I’ve become more adventurous as my confidence and stamina have grown, and I encourage anybody who’s curious about Trampers to give them a try – even if it’s just once. If it’s not for you then it’s not for you, but you could well end up becoming a little bit obsessed with them too.
Where can I hire a Tramper?
At the time of writing, there is no definitive map of everywhere you can hire a Tramper in the UK. However, more and more attractions, National Parks, and local authorities are beginning to realise their value. It’s well worth researching or contacting places of interest around you to see if they have them available… or even convince them to consider getting one!
In the meantime, the official Tramper website has a list of places you can scroll down where their Trampers have been made available. I also find it helpful to use sites like Outdoor Mobility and Countryside Mobility – not only to book the Trampers as needed but to browse locations and find inspo for future trips.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Tramper?
The cost of hiring a Tramper varies according to location. Some attractions offer them for free for paying customers (for example if you’ve already paid for an entry ticket), whilst others charge a small fee per hire. If you intend to use a Tramper often over a certain period of time, there may be membership options that work out at better value for you – for example, Outdoor Mobility charges £3 per single-use hire at their venues across the North of England, or you can pay £30 for unlimited hire per year.
Regardless of price, it’s always a good idea to book your Tramper hire as early as possible to make sure there’ll be one available for you – they’re becoming increasingly popular which is wonderful to see!
Can I Join Group Rambles With A Tramper?
Whether you have your own off-road mobility aid or you’re looking to rent one for the day, I can highly recommend Disabled Ramblers if you’re looking for group adventures.
They run accessible rambling outings all over the UK for their members, and you can see what they have coming up in the near future by using their online calendar.
You can also browse second-hand Trampers and mobility scooters for sale from their members and contacts.
They’re a lovely group with a wealth of rambling experience between them, and joining an excursion is a wonderful way to meet new people while spending quality time outdoors.
A few years ago I joined them in Guisborough to explore the area around Roseberry Topping. You can come along with me for the day in this Reel!
The Best Places To Hire A Tramper
I’m a big fan of an Accessible Tramper Adventure out in nature, and to date, here are my absolute favourite experiences…
Dalby Forest, North York Moors
Forestry England offers Trampers free of charge here. There are two routes starting from the visitor centre – one for beginners and one with slightly more challenging terrain. This was the first place I ever tried a Tramper back in 2022, and you can see some of that experience in this Reel and also in this North York Moors vlog!
To book for Dalby Forest, get in touch with Forestry England here.
Sutton Bank National Park Centre, North Yorkshire
To date, this is my favourite spot for a Tramper walk. After collecting your Tramper from the visitor centre, you’ll find smooth pathways, viewing platforms, and incredible scenery of what author James Herriott described as ‘the finest view in England’ – and for very good reason! You can see snippets of that view and one of my gorgeous experiences here in this Reel.
To book for Sutton Bank, use the Outdoor Mobility website.
Parsley Hay, Buxton
If you want to spend time outdoors in the Peak District, Parsley Hay is a stunning location for a Tramper ramble. The route takes you along the Penine Bridleway and up to 4 miles along the old railway lines, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by green rolling hills pretty much the whole way. Join us for a sunny walk in this Reel!
To book for Parsley Hay, contact the Parsley Hay Bike Hire centre.
Hoe Grange Holidays, Matlock – Honourable Mention!
Though it’s not a Tramper, I have to give a honourable mention to the Boma 7 off-road wheelchair available from Hoe Grange Holidays. It’s a fabulous way to explore the High Peak Trail, and I highly recommend their accessible log cabins if you’re looking to make a holiday out of it. See the Boma 7 in action in this Reel, and come with me on an accessible log cabin stay in this vlog!
To book for Matlock/High Peak Trail, visit the Hoe Grange Holidays website.
North Berwick, East Lothian – Honourable Mention!
Again, not a Tramper but too cool not to include! Beach Wheelchairs in Scotland offers electric beach wheelchairs (not those hefty manual ones that can be a workout to push!) in North Berwick, Portobello, and Seton Sands. The scheme is run by volunteers and it’s free to book and hire the powerchairs to take on the sand. North Berwick is a stunning location for a beach wander – just collect the chair you’ve booked from the Beach Hut at North Berwick Harbour and you’re all good to go. Watch the Reel from our experience here and come along with us on our seaside holiday in this vlog!
To book for North Berwick, visit the Beach Wheelchairs website.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield
Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) has four off-road wheelchairs available for visitors to use outdoors. They’re free to hire for those who’ve paid for entry to the park, but it’s strongly recommended to book them in advance. YSP is a very unique venue, and the scooters make it possible to explore all the grand sculptures scattered around the parkland – watch the Reel from my first visit here!
To book for YSP, visit the Yorkshire Sculpture Park website.
Wentworth Castle Gardens, Barnsley
Here you’ll find a Tramper, two powered mobility scooters, and sixty acres of gardens to wander around. Hiring the Tramper means it’s even possible to explore the parkland and there’s a good variety of accessible pathways all through the area. The views here were stunning, and if you’re lucky you might even spot a deer or two grazing in the distance. Join us during this visit in this Reel!
To book for Wentworth Castle Gardens, get in touch using the details on their website.
Keldy Forest, North York Moors
Found within the area’s Forest Holidays site (which offers wheelchair-adapted cabins!), the Tramper here can be hired for three hours at a time. As it’s a working forest it’s essential you stick to the established Tramper route which can be viewed on Outdoor Mobility, but this area is the ideal spot if you’re craving woodland and time in nature. Come for a walk under the tree canopies with us in this Reel, and watch the vlog from our cosy accessible log cabin stay here!
To book for Keldy Forest, visit the Outdoor Mobility website.
Scarborough Castle, North Yorkshire
This one is a cobbly, bumpy ride to say the least, but the Tramper makes it easier than ever to see the Medieval ruins of Scarborough Castle up close. I strongly advise checking the accessibility information carefully for this venue as it wasn’t our easiest destination to reach on foot/wheels, but once you’re there it’s worth it – being perched on the clifftops means you can enjoy amazing views of the coastline too. Watch our Tramper trip in this Reel, and come along with us on a classic Yorkshire seaside day out in this vlog!
To book for Scarborough Castle, visit the Outdoor Mobility website.
National Trust Trelissick, Cornwall
Trelissick is the base for one of my most favourite Accessible Tramper Adventures of all time. The grounds here are stunning, and well-maintained pathways make it easy to get around almost all of the outdoor areas. As well as the gardens there are views of the estuary in the distance, and there was a truly magical feeling in the air here. Hopefully I’ve captured some of that in this Reel, and you can come along on our Cornwall trip (including travel in the accessible cabin of the Night Riviera sleeper train!) in this vlog.
I have to admit, it wasn’t the most straightforward booking process for this one! To book for Trelissick, first get in touch with the team using the details on this webpage, and make sure you book and pay for your membership via the Countryside Mobility website before your visit!
Bempton Cliffs, East Yorkshire
This RSPB Nature Reserve was already a wonderful destination for wheelchair users who wanted to walk along the cliffs, but I can now confirm that the Trampers make it even better. There are two main routes along the cliff-tops, and no shortage of beautiful seabirds to look out for along the way – if you go at the right time of year, you might even glimpse some puffins. Make sure you book as far in advance as possible for these Trampers – it’s a very popular spot, and for very good reason. Come along with my dog and I on a beautiful Tramper walk here in this Reel!
To book for Bempton Cliffs, use the booking tool on the RSPB website.
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Whether you’re new to Trampers or planning your next adventure, I hope this blog post is helpful. And if you’d like to keep up with my accessible travels in real time, do say hello on Instagram or watch my wheelchair travel vlogs on YouTube!
