Nature-loving disabled woman 'literally padlocked out' of favourite landscapes
Bethany Handley, a nature enthusiast from Monmouthshire, has faced significant health challenges that have limited her mobility. After losing the use of her legs, she has become an advocate for accessibility in natural spaces. Despite her struggles, she continues to find ways to connect with nature and inspire others facing similar challenges.
- ▪Bethany Handley grew up enjoying outdoor activities but lost the use of her legs due to health issues.
- ▪She has faced difficulties accessing her favorite landscapes, feeling 'padlocked out' of nature.
- ▪Bethany has transitioned to using a wheelchair and advocates for greater accessibility in outdoor spaces.
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Nature-loving disabled woman 'literally padlocked out' of favourite landscapes7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNatalie GriceBBC WalesBethany HandleyBethany Handley grew up in nature but struggles to enjoy it in the same way now after illness left her unable to walkBethany Handley practically lived outdoors from the time she could toddle. Growing up in rural Monmouthshire, she regularly got covered in mud and played for hours in the woods with her younger brother, damming rivers and making dens."All my early memories are of being a bit feral."The family were keen hikers, climbing mountains like Sugarloaf and the Skirrid, trips to the beach led to bodyboarding and later surfing while closer to home they kayaked down the River Wye.But it was not to stay that way.Years of…
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