Access the dales making the inaccessible accessible
Access the dales making the inaccessible accessible

TERMS OF USE

Terms & Conditions

Terms of Use 

Medical and Health Information

The following requirements are essential for your safety:

  • The recommended maximum weight to operate the mobility scooter is 20 stone (159kg). 

At specific sites, this may be lowered slightly due to the characteristics of the terrain.

  • You should be able to read a vehicle number plate from 6 metres and have no significant visual impairment that would prevent you from reading safety signs, avoiding obstacles or other hazards.
  • You should have sufficient upper body strength, upper limb mobility and hand dexterity to drive the ATW.


The Breeze S4 at Beamsley is right hand or left-hand handlebar control. You should consult your doctor before using the mobility scooter if:

  • You have a medical condition that causes / could cause seizures or convulsions; or that affects / could affect your memory, level of consciousness or alertness, balance, mood, or anxiety levels.
  • You have a history of back problems or spinal conditions.


 Learning difficulties or developmental conditions:

  • ATW users must have sufficient learning abilities to understand information presented by the instructor, be able to operate and safely control the
  • ATW, identify and avoid hazards, and to react to changes in the surrounding environment. 

Terms and Conditions of Use 

  • I understand I am responsible for my own safety, that I must use the ATW as instructed by site staff and with regard for the safety of other visitors at sites
  • I understand that I can only use the ATW on recommended routes that have been safety audited and explained to me by staff at the hire location. If I choose to take the ATW on any other routes or areas, I understand this may affect my safety and do this entirely at my own risk.
  • I agree to note potential hazards that site staff bring to my attention, and understand that the route conditions may change depending on the weather
  • I understand that I will need to be accompanied by a non-disabled person 
  • I will carry a working mobile phone and the site emergency telephone number, and follow any other safety procedures given to me by site staff 
  • I am 14 years of age or older. 
  • If a person is under 14 years old, they must always be accompanied by a parent, guardian, personal assistant or carer, regardless of whether a site permits users to be accompanied.
  • I understand Access the Dales provides third-party insurance, and that this insurance is only valid if I abide strictly by the Terms & Conditions of use.
  • In the event I cause accidental damage or injury to third-party property and need to make an insurance claim, but can claim under another policy, I understand Access the Dales will only pay a share of the claim and that I must supply Access the Dales with the name and policy number of my insurance company.
  • I agree not to use the ATW when under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or medication which could affect my ability to safely operate the ATW.
  • I agree not to do anything to the ATW except to make any necessary adjustments to the seat and handlebar controls.
  • I will not allow anyone else to use the ATW, carry passengers or animals, or be in control of a pet on a lead (registered Assistance Dogs permitted)
  • I agree to notify staff of any incident, accident, damage or operational difficulty involving the ATW and complete a statement detailing the circumstances.
  • I will return the ATW within the agreed time and understand that failure to do so will initiate emergency/recovery procedures.
  • I agree to leave photo ID or car keys for security, which will be returned to me when I return the ATW in the same condition as when it was issued
  • I agree not to leave the ATW unattended, unless I have removed the key and kept it with me, and it is not causing an obstruction.
  • I agree to pay the full cost of any necessary repairs resulting from misuse of the ATW.