Our approach to accessibility

A website for different needs

NextRamble brings people together around walking. People use the website with different levels of confidence, vision, hearing, dexterity and mobility, and on different devices.

We use the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, WCAG 2.2 Level AA, as our design reference. Our approach prioritises understandable content, clear navigation and controls that do not rely on colour or icons alone.

Using NextRamble in a way that suits you

• Keyboard navigation: use Tab and Shift+Tab to move between controls, with a visible focus indicator. Use the skip link to move past the header.
• Readable content: use your browser’s text-size and zoom controls. Pages adapt to smaller screens, with labelled inputs and text alongside important icons.
• Date entry: type a date into the labelled field or use the calendar. The calendar includes keyboard guidance; the time fields use labelled hour and minute controls.
• Clear feedback: forms identify required information and explain errors. Important actions, such as leaving an unfinished form or cancelling a walk, ask for confirmation in a separate dialog.
• Less motion: the interface respects your device or browser preference for reduced motion.
• Information beyond maps: group and walk details are available in text and lists, so a map is not the only way to understand an option.

Maps, external content and browser support

NextRamble requires JavaScript for account and planning features. Use a current browser for native dialogs, calendar controls and menus. If a sign-in window is blocked, allow it for NextRamble or choose another available sign-in method.

Interactive maps can be more difficult to use with some assistive technology. Use the results list and written location details as an alternative. Meeting points are included in the group’s confirmed plan; map markers show an approximate area and are not walking directions.

Route providers, external maps and linked PDFs are separate services. Their content and accessibility can differ from NextRamble. If an external source is difficult to use, ask the group’s organisers for the information you need before deciding whether to join a walk.

Website accessibility and a route’s suitability

An accessible website does not mean every advertised walk is suitable for every person. Organisers provide information about distance, surfaces, climbs, obstacles, facilities and places to rest. An option marked Not checked yet means the detail needs confirmation.

Read the route information and ask organisers about practical needs, such as step-free access, gate widths or rest stops. Conditions and facilities can change. Cover images are illustrative and do not establish a route’s accessibility.

Tell us about an accessibility barrier

If you have difficulty using NextRamble or need information in another format, contact Matthew Moran through the contact options on his website. Mention NextRamble and describe what you need help with.

• The page or feature you were using.
• What you were trying to do and what prevented it.
• Your device, browser or assistive technology, if you are comfortable sharing those details.

You do not need to provide a diagnosis or medical history. Information you share to request support is handled as described in our privacy notice.