Written by The Bimblers for Wheelchair Friendly Travel, May 13, 2022
I don’t know if it was because we hadn’t been out in the fresh air for two years, but we were both shattered when we got back from an exciting first day in Falkirk.
Fortunately, we were booked into the four-star MacDonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa, so we had a comfortable night.
The plan for day two day in Falkirk was another Cycling Without Age Scotland trishaw ride. Visit two historic houses and the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway Museum.
Read about our first day in Falkirk here: Accessible Falkirk – Wheelchair Friendly Things to Do
Disclaimer
This trip was designed with The Bimblers in mind. All activities were complimentary, and reasonable expenses were to be reimbursed. However, we have complete editorial control over the content of this post.
Callendar Park with Cycling Without Age Scotland
We met Ray from Cycling Without Age Scotland in front of Callendar House.
There are several car parks around Callendar Park, but you can park for free in front of the main house if you have a blue badge.
We went through the safety check again and discussed the previous day’s trishaw ride. Once again, Ray oozed enthusiasm and demonstrated how proud he was of Cycling Without Age Scotland.
Ray talked us through the morning’s ride and explained he’d already scouted the route around the park to avoid any uneven ground. This level of detail gives me confidence in recommending the scheme.
Before I tell you about our trishaw ride, let’s take a moment to talk about Callendar Park.
What is Callendar Park?
Described as the jewel of parks in Falkirk, Callendar Park is a sprawling greenspace covering 170 acres.
Callendar Park has a long history dating back to the 12th century, and before that is thought to have come into existence during the construction of the Roman Antonine Wall around 142 AD.
We’re interested in Callendar Park as it is today. In particular, how accessible it is to wheelchair users and people with mobility problems.
