"I could just ‘walk’ alongside my best friend and fully immerse myself in the experience. Perhaps this might sound like just a small thing, but it’s something we never imagined we’d be able to do."

For some people, a countryside walk is simple. For others, it's always just out of reach.

At Hoe Grange, we're passionate about changing that.

We’re David, Felicity and Caroline - the family behind multi award-winning Hoe Grange Holidays in the Peak District. For nearly 20 years, we’ve worked to make our beautiful corner of the countryside more accessible for more people.

That means not just ramps and wetrooms, but freedom to explore beyond the car park.

One of the ways we’ve done that is by offering a Boma7 off-road wheelchair – a powerful, all-terrain chair that helps wheelchair users and people with limited mobility access the same stunning trails as everyone else.

It’s not just a bit of kit. It’s a key to independence, adventure and joy.

Guests have taken it up into the hills, along old railway trails, and even on hacks with horses. It’s been a game-changer - not just for Peak District visitors, but for local families who’ve never had access to the outdoors together before.

But now, the Boma7 is becoming temperamental. The electrical system is no longer reliable. After several rescue missions, we now face having to take it out of service - and that means turning guests away.

We’ve had quotes to fix it, but it’s not a simple job. A full repair will cost nearly £10,000. As a small family business, we can only afford around half that amount. But we’re not eligible for any grants for repairs, and we’re trying to fix existing equipment, not buy a new one at three times the cost.

We’ve always kept the Boma hire fee low - just enough to cover insurance and basic upkeep - and subsidised the overall costs, because we believe access shouldn’t depend on income. That won't change.

But that means that now we need your help.

With your support, we can get the Boma back in action and keep offering the vital countryside access that’s unfortunately still the exception, not the norm.

If we’re lucky enough to raise more than we need, every extra penny will go directly towards even more accessibility improvements.

Here’s what the Boma means to our guests:

“There’s just no feeling quite like the freedom of being independent in such a rugged environment that’s usually off-limits.”

“It was a delight to see my sister bombing off under her own steam along the High Peak Trail while we jogged along trying to keep up!"

"An amazing experience - life-changing!"

“The off-road wheelchair was a complete gamechanger for me and meant we could access the routes together."

If you’re able to donate, thank you, truly. And if you can’t give right now, a share on your socials would mean the world.

Together, we can keep the Boma rolling and make sure no one gets left behind.

With heartfelt thanks,

David, Felicity & Caroline

Hoe Grange Holidays