Our ‘Wild about Wakefield’ project is an important and successful recent extension of our work. The project aims to help people with disabilities in Wakefield District access the countryside.

Working from Thornes Park, just south of the centre, we run evening tandem rides, a weekday walking group and regular nature conservation projects. We also organise wheelchair outings and are developing an adventure club and producing countryside access information.

Click on the photo to open the gallery to see what exciting activities we’ve been up to in Wakefield!

Recent activities have included tree planting, skydiving, butterfly counting, canoeing, duck racing and plenty of tandem cycling! 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 us at Wakefield@opencountry.org.uk.

We are also looking to recruit a new Trustee to help guide and govern our Wild About Wakefield project. We’re looking for a candidate who has a good knowledge of Wakefield, its people, geography, challenges and opportunities and someone who can help us to develop our offering in the district. Click here for more information.

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.

Taking a break on a walk on the Lake District Residential Trip in 2019