What are temporary walkway mats?
Temporary walkways provide safe, stable access for pedestrians across muddy, uneven, and sensitive terrain. They are commonly used on construction sites, outdoor events, festivals, and public spaces where reliable footing is essential.
Made from durable, weather-resistant materials, temporary walkway mats feature a textured, non-slip surface that helps reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls. Their interlocking design ensures a smooth, continuous route without gaps, while still being quick to install and remove as needed.
In addition to pedestrian use, many walkway mats can also support light vehicles and equipment, making them suitable for everything from wheelchairs and pushchairs to rubber-tracked machinery. This versatility helps improve safety and accessibility while protecting the ground beneath from damage.
At Timbermat, we supply temporary walkways in a range of sizes and specifications, with options available to hire or purchase depending on your project needs.
Light-duty bog mats
Made from hardwearing and robust hardwood timber, and features an anti-slip surface. Ideal for lightweight traffic. Size: 5m x 1m x 70mm Loadings: 1-25tLightweight plastic mats
Made from lightweight recycled plastic and featuring an anti-slip surface. Ideal for lightweight traffic. Size: 3-5m x 1m x 100mm
Benefits of Temporary Pedestrian Walkway Mats
Temporary walkways offer a temporary path over mud, uneven and sensitive terrain, improving safety and site access in areas with high pedestrian traffic, like construction projects, festivals, and events in public spaces.
- Safe pedestrian access – non-slip surfaces reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls, even in wet or muddy conditions.
- Accessibility – suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs, and light vehicles
- Ground protection – prevents damage to grass, soil, or sensitive surfaces
- Quick installation – mats are designed to be interlocked and can be removed quickly
- Durable & weather-resistant – designed to withstand rain, snow, and frequent use
Applications of temporary pedestrian walkways
- Construction sites – keeping workers, contractors, and visitors safe when moving over muddy or uneven surfaces.
- Festivals & outdoor events – creating non-slip pathways for guests, staff, and vendors while protecting grass and open spaces.
- Agriculture & rural access – providing a safe footing across fields, wet soil, and grassy areas for farmers and landowners.
- Car parks & public spaces – allowing safe pedestrian movement during maintenance, construction, or temporary works.
- Heritage & nature reserves – protecting delicate ecosystems and historic landscapes by directing foot traffic along defined routes.
- Roadworks & infrastructure projects – supporting pedestrian diversions around road, rail, or urban development works.
Buy or hire temporary walkway mats
At Timbermat, we supply durable temporary walkway mats with the flexibility to hire or purchase, depending on your project needs.
With depots in London, Manchester, and Edinburgh, we offer fast, nationwide delivery, including next-day options for urgent requirements.
Our team can advise on the most suitable solution, whether you need pedestrian walkways on their own or in combination with temporary roadways, crane mats, or other access products.
Contact Timbermat today on 0161 442 3157, or use our online enquiry form for a quick response from one of our experts.
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer fast, nationwide delivery from our depots in London, Manchester, and Edinburgh. In most cases, we can arrange next-day delivery to keep your project moving without delay.
In the UK, the recommended minimum width for a temporary pedestrian walkway is:
- 1.2 metres (1,200mm) for single-person access.
- 2.4 metres (2,400mm) for two-way pedestrian flow.
Wider paths are required for high-traffic areas or wheelchair accessibility.
Timbermat’s modular mats can be adjusted to any width, making them suitable for all site requirements.
Yes. On sites with only a single access point, or where it’s more convenient to keep pedestrian and vehicle traffic on the same route, there are options:
- Heavy-duty walkway mats can also accommodate light vehicles, including those on tyres or tracks.
- Temporary roadways can be installed wide enough to safely handle both vehicles and foot traffic.
Where possible, it’s usually safer to keep pedestrians and vehicles separate by using different routes. However, our mats are designed with standardised lifting points for quick repositioning, so routes can be adjusted as work progresses across the site to maintain safe, practical access.
