Hello and welcome to the latest Accessible Travel Newsletter. This issue has a brand new blog post covering my latest trip to Scotland, news from the accessible travel sector, and a brilliant special offer for last minute October breaks. More on those below. 

How are you doing, lovely readers? Today, I’m all about breaking rules. I told myself when I started this newsletter that I’d send it out every other Monday, at the same time. That was easy to stick to for a few issues, but then life started getting busier again. I started asking myself why – why should I stick to my own self-imposed ‘rules’? There are probably loads of articles out there from so-called gurus telling us that we must stick to a specific publication day to encourage reader loyalty and engagement, but frankly I’ve never been one for convention, and I figure if you value my work and you want to read my content, you will, regardless of which day it lands in your inbox. 

Important rules that I’m absolutely not flouting are the current restrictions around travel. This weekend, I’m staying in the Yorkshire Dales, travelling from one medium-tier area to another. My plan for the weekend is lots of cosy cottage time, some local dog walks, and dinner in a pub that’s literally across the road from my accommodation. I’m staying at the stunning, accessible Cottage in the Dales. I’ll be writing up a blog review in the coming weeks, but for now, here’s a reminder of their COVID measures - [AD] Accessible Yorkshire Dales Cottages | COVID Safe Travel 

Did you know that 6th October was World Cerebral Palsy Day? To mark the day, I was beyond proud to have a part in this incredible film, put together by Adult CP Hub - showing how adults with CP keep smashing barriers, achieving goals and changing the world for the better. To quote the ever-amazing Rosie Jones, "I am living my best life. I have Cerebral Palsy. And I'm bloody proud of it." 

NEW WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL GUIDE TO CALLANDER, SCOTLAND

[AD/GIFTED] Following my wonderful trip to The Trossachs last month, I’ve reviewed the accessible accommodation at Callander Woods Holiday Park, detailed trialling the amazing Trekinetic GTE all-terrain powerchair, shared my visits to forests and beaches, and recommended fantastic dining options

ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL NEWS ROUNDUP

• Cerebral Palsy blogger Chloe Tear has teamed up with Transpennie Express on a new campaign focussing on travelling post-lockdown as a disabled passenger  

• Blind blogger Sassy Wyatt covers her experiences of a London City Cruises boat tour 

• Disappointing news on Railcards - Refunds and extensions will not be offered to passengers unable to use passes during coronavirus pandemic 

• I loved this excellent article from New Mobility Magazine, which includes conversations with a number of accessible travel experts, industry insiders and regular travellers to better understand where we are and what the future of accessible travel holds. Return to Accessible Travel 

• A couple of blog posts from AccessAble on driving and parking – Helen Dolphin’s Accessible Motoring Guide and Charlie Randell’s take on Blue Badge parking and COVID-19 

• Check out Lonely Planet’s brilliant profile piece on Sylvia Longmire - Take a spin around the globe with an accessible travel expert 

• VisitEngland has launched their Mission: Accessible campaign with Rosie Jones 

• Here’s a post from Handiscover on 10 Influencers with Disabilities That You Should Be Following (including someone you might recognise!) 

• And one final piece of shameless self-promotion - I've been nominated for the 2020 British Travel Awards’ Best Blogger Award, in the category of Best Accessible Travel Blogger 

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