SOMERSET is the leading county in the UK for autumnal accessible walks, new research suggests. 

With the hues turning golden this time of year, there is no better time to go for a wander, and just in time for autumn, new research from Millets reveals the best places in the UK for an accessible autumn walk. 

And Somerset comes out on top, with 119 walks, from Yeovil Country Park to Weston Super Mare Beach. The county is home to 43 walks suitable for wheelchairs and 74 walks suitable for pushchairs.

Ranking in second place is Hampshire with 79 accessible walks across the county and in third position is the county of Dorset, (77 walks).

The 10 best counties for an accessible walk this autumn were:

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

 

Kiera Baxter, Millets Marketing Exec and Adventurer, said: “The UK has many fantastic walks, from the Lake District to the Brecon Beacons, with some incredible sights to behold. However, many of these famous routes are lacking in accessibility as many people may find hills or rough terrain difficult to get across.

“This is why we wanted to uncover the best places for accessible walks, to ensure everyone can get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Our research reveals counties such as Somerset and Devon are the best for accessible walks.

“There are a whole range of accessible walks available across the UK suitable for both wheelchair users and pushchairs. From country parks and beautiful beaches to forest walks, there are beautiful and accessible destinations all around the UK.”