Mobility hire at Cardinham Woods

Explore Cardinham Woods with an all-terrain mobility vehicle

We’ve partnered with Countryside Mobility (a charity initiative, operated by Living Options) to offer an all-terrain mobility scooter (“Tramper”) for hire. The Tramper is available to any visitors aged 14+ with limited mobility. You do not have to be registered disabled to hire a Tramper.

Trampers are safe and easy to use, even if you’ve never used a scooter before. All first time users are provided with a short introduction by our rangers to make sure you know how the Tramper works and feel safe and confident.

Email us or call the Rangers' Office on 01208 76787 to find out more and book your Tramper.

What is a Tramper and where can I go?

The Tramper is an all-terrain mobility scooter, which is easy to use and able to tackle a range of surfaces and gradients come rain or shine. Our trails have been audited by Countryside Mobility and the Tramper is suitable for enjoying:

How to hire a Tramper

To hire the Tramper at Cardinham Woods, you can sign up to the Countryside Mobility Scheme on one of its great value options:

Annual membership*£15
2 week membership*£5
Single hire membership£3

*These memberships give you access to hire Trampers at around 50 other beauty spots around South West England.

Tramper users must be over the age of 14 in order to be insured. Our ranger will take you through a short induction and will explain the trails that you can safely enjoy. We'll also give you our emergency contact information in case you need it while on the trails.

Hire rates

Trampers are available to hire seven days a week, 10.00am-4.00pm. Pre-booking is essential to provide you with a smooth hire experience.

Prices are per Tramper:

Up to 1.5 hours£2.50
Up to 3 hours£5
Up to 6 hours£10

Travelling to Cardinham Woods

Cardinham Woods is best accessed by car or taxi for visitors with reduced mobility. The forest is not currently served by public transport.

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Information and booking

Cardinham Woods, Bodmin, PL30 4AL
Booking essential
Please book ahead so we can provide you with a smooth hire experience.
Contact us
Email us at cardinham.rangers@forestryengland.uk or call 01208 76787 to book