Our newest project aims to help people with disabilities in Wakefield district access the countryside. Working from Thornes Park, just south of the centre, we are now running evening tandem rides, a weekday walking group, regular nature conservation projects, organising wheelchair outings, developing an adventure club and producing countryside access information. If you would like to join in the fun, either as a disabled participant or by helping out as a volunteer, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Ella on her work mobile, 07426 716677, or at the Open Country office on (01423) 507227. You can also email for more information, it’s Wakefield@opencountry.org.uk

Wakefield Countryside Directory

At Open Country we know how difficult it can be for people with disabilities and their carers to obtain information about visiting the countryside. Our latest Countryside Directory covers Wakefield District and is available to download below. Check out our other regional Directories on the Countryside Access Directories page.

Tree planting, bird box making, puffin watching, archery, water skiing, canoeing, duck racing and plenty of tandem cycling – these are just some of the exciting activities we have been doing. Check out our photo gallery and two great videos to see what else we’ve been up to in Wakefield!