Outcome AE1 Accessibility

Maintain an accurate record of public rights of way and other public access

Ensure public Rights of Way (and Access Land) are safe, open, available, unobstructed and well-maintained

Develop, maintain and promote accessible routes (e.g.’miles without stiles’, improved surfaces)

Continue to make trampers available for hire at selected sites

Develop projects which actively engage underserved audiences, and support and subsidise visits by underserved groups.

Develop projects which create or demonstrate demand for public transport routes and then promote services created as a result. E.g. subsidised weekend services in summer, ‘rangers on the bus’ service, development of ‘walk and ride’ products, etc.

Consider providing translation/signing and other reasonable adjustments at selected events.

Make information about where, and how, to access the North Pennines, available to visitors at key physical and digital access points such as visitor centres/points, accommodation providers and visitor websites

Update and promote self-guided trail products, interpretation and material on nature and heritage-based things to see and do.

Make more interpretation and information easily available in digital formats, accessed from websites and smartphones.

Develop and promote material to support business and community engagement with the designation.

Develop, promote and engage with the North Pennines National Landscape locator branding.

Display accessibility statements prominently and clearly.