New Forest Mobility Services
New Forest Mobility Services is a New Milton-based business in the south of the New Forest that hires out mobility scooters.
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Accessible visits
Accessible adventure
As a National Park, it’s important the New Forest can be enjoyed by everyone. We are committed to making this special place as welcoming and accessible as possible so more people can experience its landscapes, wildlife, and heritage.
Many outdoor activities in the New Forest can be adapted to suit individual interests and needs.
Whether enjoying accessible trails, taking time to connect with nature, or discovering the communities and heritage of the National Park, discover the New Forest your way.
- PEDALL – New Forest Inclusive Cycling leads guided rides with a fleet of specialised cycles for all, regardless of ability, health conditions, or wellbeing needs.
- Providers such as Cyclexperience can offer inclusive cycles for hire to support a range of needs as well as tandem and electric bikes.
- Avon Tyrrell is a great place to try something new thanks to specially trained staff. Discover new heights with tree climbing, have a go at archery, or try canoeing.
- Take to the water with New Forest Sailability at Blashford Lakes or Lymington Sailability on the coast. Both have a fleet of boats suitable for a range of disabilities.
- Both Beaulieu and Exbury Gardens cater for visitors with additional needs and Lepe Country Park has accessible facilities and a sensory garden for a coastal experience.
Accessible travel
Accessible travel to and around the New Forest is easy thanks to numerous transport options.
The National Park can be reached in less than two hours from London and as little as 15 minutes from Southampton and Bournemouth, with airports at each for those travelling from further afield.
Bus travel
The New Forest Tour is a seasonal hop-on hop-off open-top bus that enables passengers to relax and enjoy breathtaking views of the National Park’s stunning landscapes, picturesque villages, and special wildlife.
A number of public bus services run to and within the New Forest, which have full wheelchair access.
Rail travel
Brockenhurst is home to a key train station in the New Forest, with lift access to all platforms, accessible toilets, and assistance available. Other stations in the National Park can be found at Ashurst, Beaulieu Road, Sway, Lymington, and New Milton.
Services through the National Park run between London Waterloo and Weymouth with South Western Railway and via CrossCountry from Manchester and the East Midlands.
Other useful accessibility links
Accessible Countryside for Everyone (ACE)
Accessible Countryside for Everyone (ACE) is a website promoting accessibility and showing a huge range of accessible locations across Hampshire and the rest of the UK.
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Tourism For All is the UK voice for accessible tourism. It is a national charity dedicated to making tourism welcoming to all.
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