The UK countryside is opening up, but is it truly accessible for disabled people? From new walking routes to ongoing barriers, here’s what’s changing in 2026.

The UK Disability Action Plan (2024) aims to improve accessibility and inclusion for disabled people across many areas of everyday life. While the plan introduces positive steps—such as raising awareness of accessibility needs, promoting inclusive public spaces, and considering disability in environmental policy—it offers limited focus on countryside access. For many disabled people, barriers such as inaccessible trails, limited infrastructure, and poor rural transport

Some moments change the direction of your life. For me, one of those moments happened in 2012 , when I first discovered the TerrainHopper. The Moment It All Began I was watching television when I saw an interview with Sam Dantzie , who had just won an award for innovation. He was talking about the TerrainHopper – an incredible off-road powered wheelchair designed to tackle terrain that most mobility devices simply couldn’t. I remember feeling giddy with excitement  seeing foo

Tucked away in the heart of North Yorkshire, the Nidderdale National Landscape  is one of those places that quietly takes your breath away. While neighbouring national parks often steal the spotlight, Nidderdale offers something wonderfully different: dramatic rock formations, sweeping reservoirs, peaceful abbey ruins, and miles of accessible walking routes through some of Yorkshire’s most varied scenery. From quirky follies and ancient monasteries to family-friendly trails a

Discover how the Miles Without Stiles initiative is making UK National Parks like the Lake District and Peak District accessible for all. Learn why statutory guidelines are essential to ensure safe, inclusive walking routes and equal access to nature.