National Parks Dark Skies
The Yorkshire Dales National Park has some of the darkest skies in the UK and that is why we were very excited to be asked to be part of the Dark Skies Festival …
A Blencathra Adventure
Blencathra had always been one of those mountains we’d driven past on the A66 and looked at longingly, but had just never quite got round to climbing it.
Why Walk Amongst the Trees?
Here are a few reasons why walking through woodlands and forests is good for you. I’ve even throw in some facts that you may not have known and of course, there’s a few walks amongst the trees that I can recommend.
Memorable Moments of 2018
2018 has been an extraordinary year. I have been to some beautiful places and met some remarkable people. There has been so many ‘best bits’ that it has been really hard just to pick a few.
Why Walk Along a River?
For me, a walk along a river is medicine. Spending time on a river bank makes me feel more relaxed and refreshed. As well as the calming sounds of a babbling brook, a waterfall has a natural soothing melody …
How do we assess a wheelchair friendly walk accessible walk?
We are aware that the range of people’s disabilities are vast and there is no ‘one size fits all’ when in comes to meeting everyone needs …
Excellence award for accessible Dales cottage!
If you’re looking for accessible accommodation on your next Yorkshire Dales walking trip …
Hints & Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Accessible Day Out
If you’ve caught our adventures on Barrow in the Lake District on More 4’s The Yorkshire Dales & The Lakes then you may just have come to one of the following the conclusions ..
29 Places to Hire a Wheelchair
29 places where you can hire a wheelchair to get you around …
Debbie’s wheelchair accessible places to visit
30 of Debbie’s favourite wheelchair accessible places to visit …
12 Great Moments and Morals in My Outdoor Adventures
Since my spinal issues became a factor in 2007, I’ve appreciated the great outdoors far more. And with it, I’ve also savoured some brilliant moments …
Oh The Farmer and the Walker Should be Friends
As a rule of thumb we’d normally plan our wheelchair walks using bridleways, as by their nature there should not be any inaccessible gates and the paths are generally wide enough for an all-terrain wheelchair …