Countryside/ Miles without Stiles Training

By the end of the workshop you will have:

• A greater understanding of accessibility in the U.K.
• Understood the potential barriers faced by disabled people
• Experienced some of theses barriers for yourself
• Learned practical tips as to how these may be overcome
• Understood the country trails auditing process
• Had the opportunity to undertake a practice audit
• Identified key next steps

Miles Without Stiles is an initiative which originated in the Lake District.
It’s aim was to create a selection of barrier-free, accessible routes which could be documented and shared with people with access needs, opening up the countryside for everyone.
This workshop was developed for the Peak National Park when they adopted the Miles Without Stiles concept in 2017.
The workshop develops an understanding of the needs of and potential barriers faced by disabled people, introduces the Miles Without Stiles concept and equips delegates with the skills they need to identify, develop, audit and record barrier-free routes.

By the end of the workshop you will have:

• A greater understanding of accessibility in the U.K.
• A greater understanding of the barriers faced by disabled people
• Experienced some of these barriers for yourself
• Learned practical tips as to how these may be overcome
• A comprehensive understanding of the Miles Without Stiles concept and process
• An understanding auditing and recording accessibility of a trail
• The expertise to identify, develop, audit and record barrier-free, routes.