Making countryside and outdoor heritage sites accessible

Many blind and partially sighted people enjoy visiting the countryside, parks and outdoor heritage sites. Whilst many outdoor sites are intrinsically multisensory, people with sight loss often face barriers when trying to get to and around outdoor sites.

RNIB has recently worked with the National Trust to develop guidance for outdoor heritage sites on improving access for blind and partially sighted people. To find out more read the report Improving access for blind and partially sighted people (Word 315KB).

There are also a number of publications on access to countryside for disabled people listed below:

Last updated: 21 October 2009

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Right now we can only reach one in three of the people who need our help most.

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