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Borrow a mobility scooter at Tarn Hows

Visitors at Tarn Hows near Hawkshead, Cumbria
Visitors at Tarn Hows near Hawkshead, Cumbria | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Mobility scooters are free to use and help to improve access for all at Tarn Hows.

Access for all 

Mobility scooters and an all-terrain electric assist push all-terrain wheelchair are available for use on the circular track round the tarn. They are suitable for those who can use handlebar steering and controls. A short introductory session will be given before use. 

It's part of our commitment to make more of these beautiful places accessible to those who are less physically able. You don’t have to be registered disabled or have a Blue Badge to use one and it can keep pace with your walking companion to allow you to enjoy the site together.

Visitors take a walk around Tarn Hows, one of them is in a tramper, during early spring. To the left of the image, you can see down the hillside and to the lake below which is surrounded by trees.
Visitors exploring Tarn Hows in the Lake District, Cumbria | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

How to book

  • Please pre-book by calling the team at Tarn Hows on 07919 111620 to reserve a time slot. 
  • If you're looking to hire a mobilty scooter on the same day please arrive at the main Tarn Hows car park and we will do our best to accommodate you. 
  • Free of charge – voluntary donations are always much appreciated. See below to donate or you can do so in person on the day. 
  • Mobilty scooters may not be available in poor weather conditions.  
  • Mobility scooters are available in 1.5 hour slots. The first hire time slot is at 9.30am and the last hire time slot is 2pm, daily. 
  • Your slot will include a safety briefing, test drive and the completion of a user form. If you are late arriving, you will have a shorter window in which to use the Tramper. 

No availability in December and January 2026

  • Please note, there will be no mobility scooter or all-terrain wheelchair available during December and January. Service will resume in in February 2027. We apologise for any inconvience during this period.
     

Thank you

The mobility scooters are free to borrow however to help keep this service available you can donate in person or online. Donations will support with maintain and servicing the mobility scooters at Tarn Hows and potentially secure another one in the future. Thank you. 

Early morning view across a lake surrounded by trees, with pink-tinged mountain peaks in the distance

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