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Jan 2021
Harrogate disability charity celebrates Yorkshire countryside
A Harrogate outdoor charity has thanked a national walking and cycling charity for its work to improve disabled access across North Yorkshire with an award.
Open Country is a Harrogate based charity that offers activities and outings to people with a disability so they can enjoy the countryside. It is vital for the charity to find routes suitable for all which it says the work of national charity, Sustrans, makes easier.
In 2020, Sustrans helped to upgrade paths on the Yorkshire Showground and improve its own National Cycle Network in Yorkshire meaning Open Country's five tandem clubs could enjoy the routes safely.
To recognise the charity's work, Open Country awarded it the Good Access Award during a virtual ceremony. The Harrogate charity has been running this scheme since 2015 to recognise the best countryside 'access for all' project in the county.
David Shaftoe, Chief Officer of Open Country, said:
Open Country said it hoped by recognising the works of Sustrans it will encourage other outdoor organisations to find ways to improve access for all visitors.
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One of Sustran's main aims is to remove 16,000 barriers from its cycling routes across England. It says it is passionate about removing barriers and stiles to ensure everyone, including young families and people who are older or disabled, can get to their local green spaces.
Rosslyn Colderley, Director for England North Sustrans, said:
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