Category Accessible walks: Yorkshire Dales

Breaking Down Barriers: The Challenges Disabled People Face When Getting Outdoors

Access to the outdoors is not equal for everyone. From physical barriers and poor transport links to missing information and inaccessible facilities, disabled people face many challenges when trying to enjoy the countryside. This blog explores those barriers — and how we can work together to create a more inclusive outdoors.

Richmond to Easby Abbey

Starting PointRichmond Swimming PoolOld Station YardDL10 4LDGrid Reference: NZ176008What 3 words: tickles.pollution.encodesYou can't really go wrong on this walk. The path follows the route of the old railway line (Darlington to Richmond) and is extremely flat and straight. Distance: 2 miles there and backTerrain: Solid wide track Gradient: Level track along all of the route.Facilities: Accessible toilets are available in the swimming pool and in The Station.There is a Café, ice cream parlour,