Borrow a mobility scooter to explore the garden and estate

Man on a three wheeled mobility vehicle coming through a gate on the trail. There are a group of people walking behind him, too. — Walkers on the estate at Sizergh, Cumbria | © Steven Barber

If you find walking difficult but want to get out into Sizergh’s garden, or the Holeslack trail, unassisted, there are mobility scooters (or Tramper) available to hire from our Visitor Reception building.

Trampers at Sizergh

You can book the Tramper for yourself or for a relative. The scheme is now operated in conjunction with Outdoor Mobility so please note that the hire process has changed. To borrow the Tramper, visitors need to sign up online, choose a membership and book the through the Outdoor Mobility website.

Once you've booked, please bring your booking details to Visitor Reception 10 minutes before your slot is due to start.

Each slot entitles you to two hours but you can return the scooter before then. Choose between either 10.30am–12:30pm and 1–3pm (subject to availability).

You can use the scooter in the gardens and on the Holeslack Accessible Trail.
If you’re new to using a scooter (i.e. if you haven’t booked through Outdoor mobility before or used one of their scooters at other locations) you will receive full training before you set off. Once you’ve had the training, you’ll receive a member card, so that you don’t have to be trained again (but we are happy to offer refresher sessions). Everyone with a booking will receive orientation to Sizergh highlighting relevant information, hazards and amenities etc.

Hire is free once you’re an Outdoor Mobility member. Membership is purely to cover Outdoor Mobility’s insurance costs. National Trust takes no income from the hire.

Planning your visit

We want to make sure that Sizergh is accessible for all visitors. That's why we commissioned dedicated videos, in BSL, subtitled and audio described formats, to give visitors an idea of what their visit might look like.

On the garden webpage, you can watch virtual tours in BSL, subtitled, audio described and BSL and subtitled versions

On the estate webpage, you can watch virtual tours in BSL, subtitled, audio described and BSL and subtitled versions

On our access webpage, you can watch virtual tours of arriving at Sizergh in BSL, subtitled, audio described and BSL and subtitled versions

Access at Sizergh | Lake District

We want to make sure that Sizergh is accessible for all visitors. The historic house, gardens and estate we care for present challenges in creating access for all, but we are taking steps to ensure that as many people as possible are able to experience Sizergh’s history and beauty. Here you’ll find information about access across the different areas of Sizergh and how to make the most of your visit.

Historic stone castle at Sizergh reflected in a calm pond, surrounded by greenery under a cloudy sky.

Holeslack Access Trail

Take this accessible circular route for a flavour of the Sizergh estate, from ancient woodlands and traditional Westmorland orchards to historic farm buildings and parklands.