People of reduced mobility are set to experience a ‘dark skies’ moment in Lancashire’s Forest of Bowland after a specialist company stepped forward to provide all-terrain mobility scooters so they can access wooded areas.

In partnership with Lancashire County Council and the Forest of Bowland, TGA Mobility has thrown its corporate weight behind the latest Gisburn Forest guided after-dark ‘walk’, in order to make it accessible for all.

TGA, which is headquartered in Suffolk, works with the Forest of Bowland to encourage mobility scooter and powerchair users to explore this area of natural beauty.

Spanning rural Lancashire and Yorkshire, the stunning woodland at this Forestry England site provides a variety of inclusive trails which can be enjoyed on scooters such as those from TGA.

At the Bowland Dark Skies event, there will be TGA Breeze S4 and Vita S scooters which are ideal for off road trails; meaning everyone can join in even if walking is difficult.

A TGA member will be there to support alongside staff from the Forest of Bowland National Landscape and Forestry England, who will guide the group along the way.

In welcoming people to join the walk, Sarah Dornan, Countryside Access Officer, Forest of Bowland National Landscape, said: “Following the popularity and success of previous events with TGA, we are delighted once more to offer their scooters on this accessible walk.

“The ramble promises to be memorable as we'll be able to explore deep into the forest and gaze at the stars, all with a hot drink and plenty of friendly chatter."

Event details:
Bowland Dark Skies: After Dark Forest Discovery
Explore the after-dark world of Gisburn Forest on this accessible guided walk.
Thursday 20th February 2025, 5:30-7:30PM
The event is free, however pre-booking is essential.

For further details and to book follow this link: www.forestofbowland.com/festival-bowland