A second all-terrain mobility scooter has been introduced at Cumbria’s Acorn Bank to help more people access its grounds.
The North Pennines National Landscape team co-ordinates the Trampers through its North Pennines Outdoor Mobility network.
The latest Tramper has been provided at Acorn Bank, funded through Defra’s Access for All programme, in conjunction with Access to Eden Partnership, which is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
A second Tramper at Acorn Bank, on the fringes of the North Pennines in the Eden Valley, enables more visitors to access the National Trust garden and estate.
The route for the Tramper explores the woodland and estate, including the watermill, quarry and wildlife hide.
Visitors can also use the Tramper to discover the formal gardens, café and front of the house.
Heather Birkett, garden and outdoor manager at Acorn Bank said: “We are pleased to be working with the North Pennines National Landscape team to provide a second Tramper for Acorn Bank visitors to use.
“The additional Tramper supports more people to accessibly explore the nature and wildlife at Acorn Bank.”
Simon Wilson, programme manager for business and development at the North Pennines National Landscape said: “It’s great to support accessible visits through the
North Pennines Outdoor Mobility network, primarily funded as part of Defra’s Access for All programme.
“This network of North Pennines locations has been created specifically to help more people to explore the area and be able to enjoy nature and the
landscape.”
Trampers are available at:
- Bowlees Visitor Centre
- Derwent Reservoir
- Killhope Lead Mining Museum (currently closed for refurbishment)
- High Force waterfall
- Acorn Bank National Trust
- Talkin Tarn Country Park
To book, visit https://www.outdoormobility.org/northpennines
