AN innovative new partnership is providing the opportunity for people with mobility problems to explore Dartmoor National Park in a series of special guided trips using rugged off-road 'Tramper' mobility scooters.
Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) and the Countryside Mobility South West Scheme (CMSW) are running two days of guided tramper trips.
The first Tramper day will take place on Tuesday July 26 at Haytor.
Join national park rangers and CMSW for a guided trip around the Haytor Rock area to discover how the granite tors of Dartmoor were formed and how the valuable stone was extracted from nearby quarries.
Participants will also learn about the wildlife that now inhabits the area.
The route is challenging in places, with some steep slopes and bumpy ground, so is recommended for experienced and confident Tramper users only.
Accessible parking and toilets are available at the start of the route at the national park information centre at Haytor.
The trip runs from 10am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 4.30pm. Warm clothes and waterproofs are advised.
The second tramper day is based in Princetown on Tuesday August 9 with trips running from 10am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 4.30pm.
Enjoy a less challenging route along the track of the historic Princetown to Plymouth railway, visiting the old granite quarries at Foggintor and Swelltor.
The majority of the route is on level ground but is bumpy in places. There are also some challenging optional sections that can be missed out.
Accessible parking and toilets are available at the start of the route in Princetown.
Anyone unsure of whether these trips are suitable for them, contact CMSW. Trampers are available to CMSW members and must be booked in advance.
To book a place or for more information, contact 01392 456522 or email [email protected]">[email protected]