Access Laws
We are often asked for help on access issues. As a small Charity, we are not able to help in every individual case. As a starting point, please refer to the following documents.
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Gov.UK – Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs: the rules Gives the requirements to be legal on pavements, roads and any public places.
Gov.UK – “Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970” Section 20 states that an Invalid Carriage (scooter to us) is allowed on a Footpath
Gov.UK – “Public rights of way: rights and responsibilities”
Natural England – “By All Reasonable Means” which the Disabled Ramblers helped to write.
Fieldfare Trust – “Good Practice Guide”
Natural England – “A Guide to Definitive Maps”
DEFRA – “Rights of Way Improvement Plans”
Environment Agency – “Access for all design guide”
Centrewire supply a range of gates. If kissing gates must be used, we recommend the Centrewire Woodstock Large Mobility which can be opened wide with the use of a RADAR key.
The Disabled Ramblers cannot be responsible for the content of external web sites. The content of these sites might be updated without our knowledge and the user must satisfy themselves that it is correct.
