Wyre Forest enhances its accessibility offering with the addition of an all-terrain mobility scooter
Forestry England’s Wyre Forest has enhanced its accessibility offering with the addition of a third all-terrain mobility scooter now available for hire.
The new scooter, ‘Rambling Rosie’, joins the existing fleet of ‘Tramping Tony’ and ‘Muddie Maddy’, making the forest more accessible to visitors with permanent and temporary mobility limitations.
The all-terrain mobility scooters are designed to handle diverse surfaces and gradients in all weather conditions, enabling users to explore Wyre Forest’s trails and extensive network of forest roads with confidence and ease.
Hamish Wood, Recreation Manager at Wyre Forest, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Rambling Rosie to our existing fleet of mobility scooters. This addition means even more people can experience the beauty and tranquility of Wyre Forest, regardless of their mobility needs.”
The existing scooters have recently been upgraded with swivel seats for easier mounting and dismounting, plus sturdy weatherproof storage compartments for personal belongings.
Neil Warren, Strategic Manager at Countryside Mobility, said: “Having three mobility scooters available at Wyre Forest is a real boost. Our research with users has seen adding additional scooters at existing hire locations become the number one request in recent years.
“It will not only help increase availability at what is a popular year round location but provide greater opportunities when there is more than one member of the group who would find walking difficult.”
The mobility scooter hire scheme operates in partnership with the Countryside Mobility Scheme and is available to anyone who would benefit from the service, registration as disabled is not required.
Joyce Hall, Wyre Forest visitor, said: “Being able to use a mobility scooter means that I can enjoy the forest paths with my able-bodied friends. I feel included and able to take part in the forest.”
Mobility equipment provider TGA Mobility recently provided all-terrain mobility scooters to make the Gisburn Forest guided after-dark walk accessible for all.
