Accessibility at the Stackpole Estate

Hiring a Tramper Mobility Vehicle at Stackpole Estate

If you find walking difficult you can still enjoy Stackpole Estate, thanks to the Tramper all-terrain mobility scooter, available to hire from the visitor reception at Stackpole Centre. By booking the Tramper, those with reduced mobility can explore designated Tramper routes while taking in serene lake views and leafy woodland.

What is a Tramper?

The Tramper is an electric all-terrain mobility scooter designed specifically to cover rough ground and grass safely. It can go up and down slopes, over bumps and tree roots, through shallow puddles and across mud and soft ground.

Who can use it?

The Tramper can be used by anyone with reduced mobility aged 14 and over. Under 18s will need a parent or guardian's permission.

While the Tramper is easy to use, you will need to complete a driver competency check and a short questionnaire when you arrive, due to the dynamic landscape at Stackpole Estate.

Where can I go with the Tramper?

There are three Tramper routes at Stackpole Estate:

1. Stackpole Centre to Lodge Park Woods

   Follow the lake path from the Stackpole Centre to Lodge Park Woods, where you’ll find historical features including the ice house and summer house. You can also drive onto Stackpole Court lawn to experience the impressive view towards the Eight-Arch Bridge and Bosherston Lily Ponds.

2. Stackpole Centre to Stackpole Quay

   For a longer stretch, follow the path from the Stackpole Centre down to the Eight-Arch Bridge and then up the main farm track which leads to Stackpole Quay (please note, the gates on this permissive footpath are not fully accessible, a companion will need to hold the gates open for you and close them after you). Enjoy coastal scenery and refreshments at the Boathouse Tea-room.

3. Stackpole Centre to Broad Haven South viewpoint

   Follow the path from Stackpole Centre down to the Eight-Arch Bridge and take the lake path to the right, towards Broad Haven South. Look for waterlilies on your way and experience the transition from woodland to coast as you arrive at Broad Haven South viewpoint. Please note, the beach cannot be accessed using the Tramper.

How do I book the Tramper?

Booking is essential. We recommend you book well in advance, and ideally a minimum of three days before your planned visit. This is because the Tramper is popular and a trained member of staff must be present on the day of hire.

Please note, the Tramper is available most days Monday-Friday throughout most the year, but only on weekends during the school summer holidays, plus May and Easter bank holiday weekends. To allow you plenty of time to explore the routes available, there can be one booking per day between 10am and 3pm.

Please email: stackpole@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01646 623110 to book the Tramper. Remember to include a telephone number and email address so we can confirm availability and booking. Please do contact us to cancel if you change your mind so someone else can use your slot.

Tramper guidelines

Please allow 30 minutes to complete a short form and have an introduction to the Tramper controls. You'll have the chance to have a practise, so you feel confident before setting out to explore the headland. You must be over 14 years old and under 18s will need a parent or guardian's permission.

Due to the current patchiness of mobile phone signal in the area, you must be accompanied by a walking companion when out on the Tramper and one of you must carry a working mobile phone in case of difficulties.

Some sections of the Tramper routes are not accessible to retrieval vehicles so the Tramper user must be able to walk 500 metres in the event of a vehicle breakdown.

Using the Tramper

On arriving at Stackpole Centre reception, you’ll be introduced to the Tramper controls by a trained member of staff and given the opportunity to practise. This will help you feel confident that you can safely control the Tramper before setting off.

We look forward to welcoming you to Stackpole Estate.