Debbie North
Debbie North
Debbie lives in the Yorkshire Dales. If she is not at home you will find her somewhere out on the fells, or on top of a mountain. She trained as a teacher in Leeds, a career path that she followed for 30 years before spinal degeneration forced her into ill-health retirement. Debbie’s love of fell walking blossomed when she met Andy, a keen hillwalker himself. But in 2008 she was no longer able to walk the hills she loves so much. She now uses a wheelchair to access the countryside. She is a consultant, speaker and writer specialising in inclusion and access for all.
Recent articles by Debbie North

“I strongly believe everyone deserves the opportunity to connect with nature." Why we need more all-terrain wheelchairs

More all-terrain wheelchairs are crucial for accessibility to the outdoors, says access campaigner Debbie North.
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Blencathra walk, Lake District

This challenging, 7.5-mile circular walk to the summit of Blencathra – suitable for experienced all-terrain wheelchair users – rewards climbers with some of the best views in the Lake District National Park.
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Saltaire to Bingley canal walk, West Yorkshire

Get a taste of the iconic Leeds and Liverpool Canal on this wheelchair-friendly route from Saltaire to Bingley and the Five Rise Locks on the edge of Bradford
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Beadnell Bay walk, Northumberland

Spot seabirds and shipwrecks on this six-mile coastal walk from Beadnell to Low Newton-by-the-Sea in Northumberland
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Walk: Rosedale, North Yorkshire

Suitable for wheelchair and pushchair users, this easy-access route follows the Rosedale Mineral Railway with stunning views across the North York Moor's rolling countryside
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20 spectacular wheelchair and pram-friendly walks

Discover some of the best wheelchair and pram-friendly walks near you with our guide to 20 of the best accessible trails in the UK.
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