Working with
land managers
Paths
Bridges
Gates
Often paths and tracks can be made more accessible to mobility scooters with a few simple changes.
Gates: Does the gate need to be there?
Is the gate wide enough?
Can the gate be opened from both sides?
Can the latch be reached from a mobility scooter?
Paths: Does a small gully or bank need to be there?
Can a pile of stones be removed?
Bridges: Is the bridge wide enough for a scooter?
If you manage land on Dartmoor and would like the WAGs to discuss access with you, please email accessiblewalks@outlook.com
There is more information about this at
https://disabledramblers.co.uk/man-made-barriers-and-least-restrictive-acces/
WAGs have assisted land managers to:
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Worked with DNPA to develop the Miles Without Stiles routes
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Improve paths at Haytor, Bellever Forest, Princetown, Yarner Wood and Burrator Arboretum
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Improve the leat crossing at Merrivale
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Replace gates at Haytor, Princetown and Yarner Wood
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Improve the bridge access at Fernworthy Forest
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Develop an accessible orienteering course at Haldon Forest
We have worked with:
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Dartmoor National Park Authority
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Forestry England
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Dartmoor Local Access Forum
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National Trust
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Woodland Trust
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Natural England
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SW Lakes
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SW Coast Footpath Association
