Putting Down Routes
Making the North Downs Way National Trail a safe, inclusive and accessible destination where all are welcome.
The Putting Down Routes project seeks to encourage new audiences from under-represented communities to the North Downs Way National Trail, as well as upgrading and enhancing parts of the trail so they are more accessible to a wider range of people.
Putting Down Routes is a collaborative project between the Kent Downs National Landscape and the North Downs Way National Trail, working with partners Black Girls Hike and Wild With Wheels. Putting Downs Routes is funded through The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Defra’s Farming in Protected Landscapes.
North Downs Way National Trail Enhancements
The Putting Down Routes project wants to make the North Downs Way National Trail more welcoming and mobility accessible to more people. Physical improvements on the trail aim to improve surfacing to be navigable by most wheeled mobility aids. Whilst also removing physical barriers to access for those visiting, opening areas of the trail that have previously been unreachable for those with wheels, such as users of wheelchairs, pushchairs, mobility scooters and rollators. Follow our progress on the blog.
Putting Down Routes – Shakespeare Cliff Stroll and Roll with With With Wheels23rd October 2024, 10:30amWild With Wheels are hosting a free sensory-focused accessible nature experience at Great Farthingloe Farm and the North Downs Way National Trail. DoverSave Putting Down Routes – Shakespeare Cliff Stroll and Roll with With With Wheels to favourites
Putting Down Routes – Family Fun at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve with Black Girls Hike27th October 2024, 12pm - 3pmJoin us for an exciting family-friendly event with Black Girls Hike UK around the spectacular Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve in Kent. SevenoaksSave Putting Down Routes – Family Fun at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve with Black Girls Hike to favourites
Putting Down Routes – Nature Walk With Black Girls Hike & Maymana Arefin1st November 2024, 12pm- 3pmThe Putting Down Routes team and project partner Black Girls Hike are delighted to offer a scenic walk in Surrey.Save Putting Down Routes – Nature Walk With Black Girls Hike & Maymana Arefin to favourites
Putting Down Routes – Dover Town, River Dour and Seafront Stroll with Wild With Wheels27th November 2024, 10:30am - 12pmThe Putting Down Routes team and project partner Wild With Wheels are delighted to invite you to join us in Dover to for a seaside… DoverSave Putting Down Routes – Dover Town, River Dour and Seafront Stroll with Wild With Wheels to favourites
Kent Downs wins international diversity, equality and inclusion award17th July 2023The Kent Downs has won the first ever Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Campaign prize at the Travel Marketing Awards for its dedicated walking experience for…Save Kent Downs wins international diversity, equality and inclusion award to favourites
Accessibility in the Kent Downs National Landscape
We want the Kent Downs National Landscape to be accessible to everyone. We’re dedicated to improving physical access and equality, diversity and inclusion within the Downs and along the North Downs Way National Trail. We’re working to create an environment where anyone can experience the natural wonder of the Downs.
Putting Down Routes is a collaborative project between the Kent Downs National Landscape and the North Downs Way National Trail, working with partners Black Girls Hike and Wild With Wheels. Putting Downs Routes is funded through The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Defra’s Farming in Protected Landscapes.