6 short walks in South Wales that you can access with a pram or wheelchair

National Trust Cymru say they want everyone to be able to access the places they care for across Wales, and while some places are more challenging, the conservation charity have pulled together a list of accessible trails, each specifically chosen for their well-maintained, stile-free paths and gentle terrain.

Llanerchaeron, Ceredigion

There are plenty of spots to explore in the scenic landscape that surrounds Llanerchaeron’s elegant Georgian villa. Follow the paths around the tranquil lake in the Pleasure Ground or visit the charming 18^th century kitchen garden, which is home to ancient fruit trees, vibrant flower borders, and a wonderfully fragrant herb garden.

From Visitor Reception there is a long wheelchair-friendly ramp of cast concrete which leads to the garden and pleasure grounds which both have wide, level, hard gravel paths and plenty of benches to stop and take a moment to spot birds and other wildlife.

Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire

A magical land of power and influence for more than 2,000 years, Dinefwr is one of the most iconic places in Welsh History.

From March to October, follow the fully accessible boardwalk through the medieval deer park’s beautiful bog woods as you look for fallow deer and some of Britain’s most elusive mammals and birds from otters to white tree creepers. The route is 500 metres each way and leads to the tranquil and historic Mill Pond.

To access Newton House, follow the tarmac drive from the car park to the main gates, where the surface becomes compacted gravel and enter the house using the accessible ramp. A small lift is available to help you to explore the Ground Floor, First Floor, Basement and from here, there is also level access to the café for you to relax with a tasty treat.

Dyffryn Gardens, Cardiff

Visit this peaceful oasis on the outskirts of Cardiff which has something new to discover on every visit.

Pick up a welcome leaflet from the level-access Visitor Welcome Centre and follow the step-free route along tarmac and occasionally compacted gravel paths through intricate themed garden rooms, sweeping formal lawns, a fragrant rose garden, and a productive kitchen garden that’s used to grow all manner of fruit, vegetables and cut flowers. Don’t miss the Tropical Glasshouse which is bursting with otherworldly delights from orchids and vines to cacti and succulents – access is level with a light door that can be easily pushed open.

To make access easier, wheelchairs and a mobility scooter are available to prebook and a volunteer-run visitor buggy is available most days (please check ahead to confirm availability).

Rhosili, Gower Peninsula

Located on the most Western part of the Gower Peninsula, Rhossili Bay is a haven for wildlife with grey seals, marine birdlife, and wildflowers.

From the car park in Rhossili there is a pram-friendly, wheelchair accessible, walk along the cliff top to the Old Coastguard Lookout which is 0.8-miles in each direction. This flat route follows a wide tarmacked path for most of the way, and it has regular benches for you to stop and enjoy the beautiful views of Rhossili’s long sandy beach, which is overlooked by the Old Rectory, the most popular National Trust holiday cottage. The last 0.2 miles of the route is across short, level, grass and it finishes with dramatic views of the tidal island, Worm’s Head.

Stackpole, Pembrokeshire

National Trust Cymru have been working hard to improve accessibility across the Stackpole Estate, so pre-book a tramper (all-terrain mobility scooter) or beach wheelchair for free from the Stackpole Centre to explore further afield with ease. The Accessibility Map will show you all the best routes and with mature woodlands, sandy beaches, freshwater lakes and formal gardens, there’s lots to see.

For costal scenery, follow the 1.2-mile route from the Stackpole Centre, across Eight-Arch Bridge and along a rough farm track (suitable for trampers and pushchairs) to Stackpole Quay where you’ll find ramped access to the Boathouse Tea-room where you can enjoy a tasty treat before making your return journey. Or look for waterlilies and experience the transition from woodland to coast as you follow the 1-mile path from Stackpole Centre down to the Eight-Arch Bridge, along Bosherston Lakes, and on to Broad Haven South beach (suitable from trampers and pushchairs).

Tredegar House, Newport

With sweeping lawns, a serpentine lake, and many historic trees there’s plenty to discover in the gardens and parkland at Tredegar House. Follow the wide wheelchair and pram-friendly hardened paths into the centre of the formal gardens and explore the Orchard Garden with its wildflowers and apple trees, the Cedar Garden with its large herbaceous borders and ornately gilded gateways, and the Orangery Garden with its intricate ornamental parterre. With several benches to sit and relax, it’s the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

After exploring the formal gardens head to the Laundry Garden, an accessible community garden, which is brimming with bee-friendly plants and vegetables or visit the parkland which is teeming with wildlife all year round. Here, there are several paths made up of tarmac and gravel that lead to the gatehouses on the far side of the park, up to the lake, and into the woodland.

For those wanting to explore further afield, a Tramper (all-terrain mobility scooter) is also available to pre-book from Visitor Reception.

(Lead image: National Trust)