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.

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

After a year defined by illness, hospital stays, and major life changes, I discovered that vitamin D deficiency was contributing to my ongoing fatigue and anxiety. This post explores why vitamin D matters and how understanding my health has shaped my 2026 resolution to finally put myself first.

I am proud to be the founder of Access the Dales, a charity that is working to improve disabled access to the countryside in the north of England