Wheelchair Walks in the Dales

A new book called Walks without Stiles features no fewer than 32 walks in the Yorkshire and Cumbria dales, which are accessible to electric wheelchair users. ("Walks"? Yes, that's what the authors call them, and why not?)

We think this is a brilliant idea for a book, and if we can stock it in Richmond Information Centre we surely will. Meanwhile, you can download a few of the walks:

For all-terrain chairs:

• Gunnerside to Rogan's Seat (alt. 672m). Lovely views over Upper Swaledale.
• Old Gang Smelt Mill in Arkengarthdale; discover the lead-mining history of the upper dales, dating back to Roman times.

​For more modest electric wheelchairs, and manual chairs with a powered wheel. 

• A stile-free walk through the market town of Hawes. 
• Aysgarth Falls: wonderful views over the churning River Ure in Wensleydale.

You can even borrow a lightweight, foldable powered chair for these walks at Cottage in the Dales, near Leyburn.

Not in the book, but let's not forget the classic Easby Loop, starting from Richmond's old Station, and following the River Swale to Easby Abbey. The optional return route on a smooth lane offers fine views of Richmond Castle.

Until we can stock Walks without Stiles you can only buy the book for £12.10 (inc. UK postage) at where2walk.co.uk.

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