Access Audit for EARNSE Hub NLHF Project at Walney Nature Reserves

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Natural England awarded a contract to Cumbria Development Education Centre for an access audit of England's North Walney National Nature Reserve and Cumbria Wildlife Trust's South Walney Reserve under the NLHF Development Grant.

The audit assessed the current state of physical, sensory, and virtual access at both reserves and provided recommendations for improvements, with the aim of increasing overall outdoor participation for health and wellbeing, particularly among those with Protected Characteristics under the Equality Act who are or feel excluded.

The contract, valued at AUD 11,606.25, anticipated contractor knowledge of By All Reasonable Means and Countryside for All Standards and Guidance, as well as best methods for inclusive signage.