Outdoor Sport and Physical Activity: Join in with our #AccessibleOutdoors Month this July.

#AccessibleOutdoors Month Returns This July for a Second Year.

Following the success of last years #AccessibleOutdoors Month we’re pleased to announce the return of our annual celebration of inclusive physical activity, disabled sport, and building a more accessible world through outdoor access and adventure.

Last July, our 5 episodes captured the power of community and the transformative impact of adapting everyday spaces for people of all abilities:

#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 brought powerful stories to life.

Each film showed a different kind of freedom. Gliding over water. Navigating forest trails. Riding side by side on adapted bikes. It reminded us that the great British outdoors belongs to everybody, and that with the right support and design, more spaces can open up to more people.

What to Expect This July

This July, #AccessibleOutdoors is back and it’s set to be even bigger this time around. Expect more of the same energy, storytelling and celebration, with even more ways to enjoy the accessible outdoors.

We’ll be sharing fresh stories from the Every Body Moves community, capturing how people are getting active in ways that work for them. A lot of this year’s content will come straight from the community itself, so you’ll see even more real experiences in real places.

Follow along and see where the journey takes us.

Why It Matters - Disabled people and access to outdoor activity

Outdoor activity in parks, green spaces, and woodlands is a clear preference for many disabled people. However, 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.

 (Source: Activity Alliance’s Annual Disability and Activity Survey report 2023-24.) 

Dates & Call to Action

#AccessibleOutdoors Month runs from 1 July to 31 July 2025 across the UK.

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

In the Meantime

Catch up on last year’s highlights from the first-ever #AccessibleOutdoors campaign:

Episode 1. Adaptive Mountain Biking 

Episode 2. Accessible Trails 

Episode 3. Inclusive Inland Waters

Episode 4. Accessible Beaches 

Episode 5. Inclusive Cycling

Each story celebrates real experiences of disabled people getting active in green and blue spaces across the UK.

Got an Idea? Let’s Chat

Can’t wait to get involved? Neither can we. The Every Body Moves community is full of brilliant ideas and we’re always up for collaboration.

If you’re planning something for #AccessibleOutdoors Month or have an idea to help celebrate inclusive outdoor activity, drop us a line at info@everybodymoves.org.uk

We’d love to hear from you.

Discover inclusive disability sports and ways to move in a way that works for you here.