Is the Pennine Bridleway suitable for an all terrain wheelchair?
The route is gated along its entire length, the minimum width between the gateposts being 1.5m. In some locations however, and particularly on the Mary Towneley Loop some of these gates have horsestiles incorporated which whilst preventing access to motorcycles, also prevent access to wheelchairs. Where possible these horse stiles are shown on the maps available however this information may not always be up to date. Because the route threads its way through the Pennines, it is hilly and the gradient can be steep in places, added to which a variety of surfaces will be encountered some of which are likely to test the skills of the user. That said, the southernmost section of the route follows the High Peak Trail, a former railway line which should be suitable for wheelchair use and which is accessible from a number of car parks. The gates on this section are also fitted with catches which can be operated from a low level. The High Peak Trail also links to the Tissington Trail which shoul
