Disabled RamblersWe are building a set of useful (and, we hope interesting) Links, if you have any sites which you would like to share with others, please email <chairman@disabledramblers.co.uk> for consideration.
National
- Forth & Tay Disabled Ramblers
<www.ftdr.com> - Our sister organization in Scotland
- The Ramblers Association
<www.ramblers.org.uk/info/everyone/disability.html> - Britain's biggest charity working for walkers.
- Natural England
<www.naturalengland.org.uk> - Advice and links to keep you safe and ensure you get the best enjoyment possible from your visit.
- Natural England (DEFRA)
<cwr.defra.gov.uk> - More than 1800 walks, rides and areas of open access
- ACE Accessible Countryside for Everyone
<www.accessiblecountryside.org.uk> - Finding places that are accessible to those using wheelchairs and mobility scooters
- The Institute of Public Rights of Way Officers
<www.iprow.co.uk> - The professional body which represents over 350 individuals who are involved in the management of public rights of way in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
- Code of practice for Class 3 vehicle users
<www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyou/access/tipws/codeofpracticeforclass3vehic6165?page=1> - Department of transport regulations regarding powered wheelchairs and scooters
- Walking on Wheels
<www.walkingonwheels.org> - Walking on Wheels is a guide for wheelchair and electric scooter users who wish to access and enjoy the Scottish countryside
- Accessable activities in National Parks
<www.nationalparks.gov.uk/visiting/accessforall.htm> - Guides that give you great ideas about where to go if you need access for people with wheelchairs, pushchairs, limited mobility, or simply for those whose legs aren't as young as they used to be
- MS Society Wheel & Walk
<beatms.mssociety.org.uk/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=1076> - Wheel and Walk is fully accessible and open to everyone.
Regional
- Cornwall Rolling Ramblers
<www.cornwallrr.org.uk> - CRR Organises rambles from April - October. Linked with Scoot -a-Long which hire out scooters.
- Disabled on Exmoor
<www.whatsonexmoor.co.uk/exmoor_disabled.htm> - Making Exmoor accessible to disabled people
- Hampshire Roamability
<www.hampshireroamability.co.uk/> - Social events and rambles in Hampshire and neighbouring counties
- The Open Country Project
<www.opencountry.org.uk> - The Open Country Project is based in Harrogate, and organises walks and outings etc for people with a physical or mental disability, as well as the able bodied.
- Monmouthshire Countryside Services
<www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents.php?categoryID=200029> - The Access Guide to Monmouthshire Countryside including Countryside Mobility.
- Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
<www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk> - Britain's only truly coastal national park. It's a spectacular landscape of rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, wooded estuaries and wild inland hills
- South West Coast Path
<www.southwestcoastpath.com> - Easy Access Walks on the South West Coast Path National Trail
- SussexRoamAbility
<www.sussexroamability.co.uk> - SussexRoamAbility are a group of disabled people who love to get out to ramble in the countryside using a variety of motorised scooters from quite heavily powered types to hand propelled wheelchairs.
- Report on Accessible Rambles in Sussex
<www.sussex-ramblers.org.uk/guides/Sussex-Area-Accessible-Rambles-Guide-Introduction.pdf>- Wokingham Area Access Group
<www.waag.co.uk> - Wokingham Area Access Group
- Community group designed to improve accessibility and provision for the disabled or parents with buggies in the shops, services and public attractions in the Wokingham Borough.
Accommodation
- Little Bench and Bench Cottage
<www.ourbench.co.uk> - Custom-built accommodation in the New Forest for disabled people.
- Holton Lee
<www.holtonlee.co.uk> - ...empowering and resourcing people, particularly carers and disabled people, through creativity, environmental awareness, personal growth and spirituality.
- Bleasdale Cottages
<www.bleasdalecottages.co.uk> - Four star self catering holiday accommodation in the Forest of Bowland AONB will provide for B&B for the disabled.
Directories
- Direct Enquiries
<www.directenquiries.com> - Nationwide Disabled Access Register of accessible businesses
- Ableize
<www.ableize.com> - Disability and Health Web Directory
- Good Access Guide
<www.goodaccessguide.co.uk> - UK directory of services for disabled people, seniors, and anyone whose life is made easier by better access to goods, services and amenities.
- Disabled Holiday Info
<www.disabledholidayinfo.org.uk> - Information about holidays for people with disabilities including wheelchair accessible visitor attractions, activities and accommodation.