The Cotswolds is one of England’s most visited rural regions, and also one of the trickiest to read for accessibility. Honey coloured stone, pretty bridges and undulating lanes are part of the charm, but they can also mean narrow doorways, camber and the odd stealth step. With a realistic plan, though, there is plenty here for wheelchair users to enjoy.
When I visited recently, I was struck by the contrast. In one moment, I’d be rolling through wide, level terrain with ease. Next, I’d hit a patch of gravel or find a ramp-free entrance that sent me wheeling back the way I came. But with a bit of prep, I found that a break in the Cotswolds was certainly worth the effort.
