There's still time to support #AccessibleOutdoors Month this July - Inclusive outdoor sport and physical activity.

What an amazing #AccessibleOutdoors Month for 2025 so far!

Alongside Every Body Moves' own content series, throughout July the disabled community, activity and facility providers, and sector partners, have all been using #AccessibleOutdoors to help highlight the incredible variety of inclusive ways disabled people are getting active outside. From adaptive climbing and ways to enjoy skate parks, to inclusive cycling sessions, inner city green spaces and beach adventures, the campaign is bringing powerful stories to life.

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.) 

What can you do?

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

The EBM team are incredibly humbled by the support and fantastic stories being shared, with momentum building throughout July so far. We still have a couple of weeks remaining and 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

We've more content and top tips dropping every week, you can enjoy Every Body Moves :

Episode 1. Outdoor Blind and VI Paraclimbing

Episode 2. Are Accessible Green Spaces Hiding In Your City?

Top 5 Tips. For Accessible Outdoor Fun While Managing Hot Weather

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.

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