Walk Yorkshire’s Access for All programme - Moors on Wheels

Walk Yorkshire operates a totally inclusive approach to both physical and mental health. Research concludes that the two combine to create a truly engaging experience.

Walk Yorkshire is committed to engaging with those in the community with poor or no mobility by establishing access for all walking routes across the North York Moors and the Hambleton Hills. However, it doesn’t stop there, at Walk Yorkshire we understand that many access problems exist for those with full mobility including but by no means restricted to those with hearing and visual impairments, autism, learning difficulties and dementia. 

The North York Moors has some of the most stunning and diverse scenery within the UK. This ancient landscape embraces the largest expanse of heather moorland, 36 miles of Heritage Coastline an abundance of rolling moorland severed by streams and cascading waterfalls, all protected by ancient woodland.

Walk Yorkshire are fully committed to engaging with all sections of the community allowing access to a range of high-quality trails and allowing those with limited mobility to get involved and have more control over their chosen lifestyle and realise the great outdoors can be shared by everyone.

Walk Yorkshire have currently mapped out twelve routes with access for wheelchairs ranging from 2.5k (1.5 miles) to 10k (6 miles). Research is always on-going and we intend to build on this platform to influence more people to engage with nature and access this wonderful landscape and the beauty of the North York Moors National Park.