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Nature-loving disabled woman 'literally padlocked out' of favourite landscapes

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Bethany Handley, a 26-year-old from Monmouthshire, was forced to stop hiking and outdoor activities due to worsening health and mobility issues, only to find herself 'padlocked out' of her favourite landscapes due to inaccessibility, prompting her advocacy for inclusive natural spaces.

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