There are approximately 1.5 miles of surfaced 'easy access' paths
for visitors who prefer a more even surface. In addition, much of
the three miles of internal tarmac roads is closed to cars. A
full guide to walks most likely to be suitable for people with
impaired mobility and users of wheelchairs, mobility scooters and
pushchairs has been drawn up in conjunction with the Countryside
Agency and the Chilterns Conservation Board.
Download the easy access walks
guide (396kb)
Tramper
Venturing deeper into the Beeches has been made much easier for
less mobile visitors with the all terrain electric buggy called the
Tramper. Anyone who is disabled, elderly, or just less mobile will
be able to borrow the Tramper and use it to explore any number of
different paths through the 540 acres of the reserve – all for
free!
The Tramper is available Monday-Friday between 10am and 4pm; to
make use of it you will need to book a minimum of 24 hours in
advance and will be asked to leave a refundable deposit of £25 at
the office. For more information please email
burnham.beeches@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Car Free Zone
Throughout the site there are several miles of roads closed to
vehicles. Blue Badge holders are able to access the Car Free Zone
on weekdays between 10am and 4pm for free! Email
burnham.beeches@cityoflondon.gov.uk for
more information.
Sensory Trail
A new trail now exists which takes visitors on a Sensory stroll
along the Easy Access Path. The trail is just under a mile
long and incorporates five tactile and acoustic sculptures for
visitors to touch, listen to and sit on. The sculptures were
created from green oak which had either fallen naturally or had to
be cut as part of our pollard restoration work. There is also
improved seating, a trail leaflet and an accompanying audio guide
with information about the Reserve's history and wildlife.
Download the Sensory trail factsheet
(480kb)
The guide takes you to six stops along the route.
Download the MP3 file of the trail (8.13mb)
The project has been Co-ordinated by
Outdoor
Culture and funded by the City's Access Adaptations budget
supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council
England.
Download the Audio guide transcript
(20kb)
The
Accessible Countryside website was launched on
1 January 2011 to advertise accessible countryside sites.