Currently, the national percentage of rights of way that are bridleways is around 22%. In the Peak District, it’s only around 11%. So today we’re launching our 22% campaign – aimed at creating parity in the percentage of rideable rights of way in the national park with that of the rest of the UK. Mileage-wise, […]
Inuits have 50 words for snow…
Here in the Peak District I think we could probably come up with hundreds for rain. That’s just one of the thoughts I had when I was riding up Mickleden Edge towards Cut Gate on the brilliant Steel Valley Ride last Saturday. You know that rain that comes in in sheets? That rain that looks […]
Advocates’ Awards, AGM and ales – another year for Peak District MTB
Last night was the 2018 Peak District MTB AGM. A night of great discussions, updates on what we’ve been up to and of course the nomination of the committee. It was also a great opportunity to celebrate our members. With guests including Moors for the Future and the British Mountaineering Council, the night was an occasion […]
Mend Our Mountains. Cut Gate. Fix Our Fells. Knowing the apples from the oranges.
There have been a few interesting comments about work being done to paths up and down the country recently. I’ve been paying close attention to the debate and feel I need to respond to some of what’s being said about a project close to my heart. But I think it’s important to get some things […]