#AccessibleOutdoors Month is Back

Throughout July, Every Body Moves powered by Toyota is celebrating inclusive physical activity, disabled sport, and building a more accessible world through its #AccessibleOutdoors initiative.

#AccessibleOutdoors highlights the incredible variety of ways disabled people are getting active outside. From accessible mountain biking and all-terrain wheelchair walks to inclusive cycling sessions, inland water activities and beach adventures, the campaign brings powerful stories to life.

Outdoor activity in parks, green spaces, and woodlands is a clear preference for many disabled people. But just 44% say they find it easy to access these spaces, compared to 78% of non-disabled people.

This significant gap points to ongoing physical, psychological, and environmental barriers that prevent equal access to outdoor physical activity.

Improving access to green spaces is a top priority for many. 1 in 3 disabled people identified better access to outdoor places as a key action for government. That figure rises to 50% among disabled people living in rural areas, showing how location adds another layer of inequality when it comes to inclusive sport and outdoor activity.

Despite the challenges, motivation to be active is high. Around 76% of disabled people want to increase their physical activity levels. But when finances are tight, 44% say they would reduce spending on sport and exercise first. This shows the importance of affordable, accessible outdoor activities for disabled people across the UK.

#AccessibleOutdoors Months runs until July 31 and here’s how you can get involved:

• Follow @EveryBodyMoves for weekly spotlight stories on disabled people being active outdoors

• Share local events in your area that promote disability sport, inclusive outdoor activity, or accessible movement

• Tag @EveryBodyMoves and use the hashtag #AccessibleOutdoors when posting your photos of being active in nature — we’ll feature some of our favourites throughout the month

For further information visit https://everybodymoves.org.uk/