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)

Develop and use communication tools that help everyone understand the norms and rules of behaviour in the countryside, through consultation with land managers and visitors

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.

Promote and support active travel options for residents and visitors. Active travel includes cycling, horse riding and walking. 

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 reasonable adjustments at selected events (e.g. providing translation/signing for selected audiences

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.