Open Country

Helping People with Disabilities to Access and Enjoy the Countryside

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Hello and a very warm welcome to Open Country! Thank you for visiting our website; we hope you find what you are looking for.

We are a Yorkshire charity with over 30 years of experience of working alongside disabled people, helping them to access and enjoy the countryside. We accomplish this through a variety of outdoor activities and the provision of information, training and advice for all.

We spend our days in the great outdoors, having fun whilst looking after our health and wellbeing. We have a dynamic team of staff, volunteers and trustees ready to welcome and support you.

Please get in touch to find out how you can join us, we’re waiting to take your call: 01423 507227

Best wishes from us all at Open Country

Superstar young supporter’s boost for Harrogate disability charity

by OpenCountry | May 17, 2024 | Open Country News | 0 Comments

An entrepreneurial young pupil at Western Primary School, Harrogate, has raised much-needed funds for Open Country. Daniel, aged 9, was inspired to help the Harrogate-based Open Country, because of the work they do supporting local people with a disability to access...

Have you seen our break free packs? Accessible guides for local walks, wheels, bikes and scooters

by OpenCountry | May 16, 2024 | Open Country News | 0 Comments

MAY is National Walking Month and Open Country is on a mission to help more people to enjoy the great outdoors with our accessible trails. Do you know about our ‘breakfree’ packs? They offer inspiration and guidance on great places to walk, wheel, stroll or cycle,...

Voices of Open Country – part one

by OpenCountry | April 30, 2024 | Open Country News | 0 Comments

Welcome to the first in a regular series of posts - Voices of Open Country We'll be talking to our members, volunteers, supporters and staff to find out more about them, their connection to Open Country and and the difference our...

Record-breaking para-swimmer’s talk boost for Open Country

by OpenCountry | April 24, 2024 | Open Country News | 0 Comments

A sell-out audience at Harrogate’s West Park Hotel was held in rapt attention as ice swimming champion, open water swimmer extraordinaire, and amputee Jonty Warneken spoke at a fundraising event for Open Country. Record-breaking Jonty – the first amputee to complete...

Could you join Open Country as a Volunteer Treasurer?

by OpenCountry | March 19, 2024 | Open Country News | 0 Comments

Are you passionate about the outdoors and eager to support disabled individuals in accessing and enjoying the countryside? Open Country - a dynamic Yorkshire charity - is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Treasurer to play a pivotal role in our journey of growth and...

Promoting good access with our GAS awards

by OpenCountry | March 6, 2024 | Open Country News | 0 Comments

“Small changes can make an enormous difference to improving access for all. It is important to remember that any barrier – however well intentioned - will be a barrier to someone." - David Shaftoe, Open Country We've been delighted to present two Yorkshire...

An audience with Jonty Warneken – jellyfish, icy waters and bravery!

by OpenCountry | February 27, 2024 | Open Country News | 0 Comments

There is a chance for people to share an inspirational evening with para swimmer Jonty Warneken in Harrogate this April. Jonty was the first amputee to swim the North Channel from Northern Ireland to Scotland solo and his story is one of bravery and overcoming...

Explore the Great Outdoors with Open Country’s Wakefield Breakfree Trails

by OpenCountry | February 8, 2024 | Open Country News | 0 Comments

Are you ready to embark on exciting outdoor adventures right in your local Wakefield district? Open Country is thrilled to introduce our newest initiative, the Wakefield Breakfree Pack! Designed to inspire and inform, this pack is your key to discovering accessible...

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