We’re increasingly aware that disabled people want the same ability to access ‘Bluespace’ (or ‘water‘, as we used to call it!) as anyone else. This might, for example, be the ability to access canal boats, have ramped access to wild swimming opportunities or to enjoy accessible water-based events. There undoubtedly isn’t as much inclusive access to Bluespace as we’d like, so we’re starting to campaign for better access to Bluespace for everyone. To dip our toe into the water:

  We’re promoting some of the good Bluespace access that does exist by highlighting it in all our activities. Look out for the waterdrop symbol in our programmes.

  Why not have a read of our project report, ‘Disability Access to Blue Spaces’, which was a collaboration between us and York St. John University?

  Watch the project film which was one of the other outputs of the project. In it, Kate Fox narrates her poem reflecting the thoughts of many disabled people about Bluespace.

  Look at our York Breakfree Pack, which concentrates on the best water-based access trails near this historic city.

  Browse our Yorkshire Directory of Bluespace Venues to find a place near you.

  Try listening to one or more of our Bluespace-themed audio walks below.

Please join us in our work to encourage greater inclusive access to Bluespace and together we can watch the trickle become an unstoppable torrent!