Further consultation on Hope Valley Link Phase 2

Back in November we reported on the consultation taking place for phase II of the Hope Valley Link. The Hope Valley Link is a scheme that provides a safer cycle route along the Hope Valley separating cyclists from the A6187 road. This scheme is part of the Pedal Peak ll project funded by the Department for […]

Bradwell Edge – An Opportunity

The bridleway that goes up the face of Bradwell Edge can be a bit of a quagmire, especially at the bottom section where it becomes very muddy, slippery and often trampled by livestock. Before Christmas we were alerted to an incident that happened between a rider coming down and a local walker. Fortunately the walker […]

Message received from Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust (DWT) looks after the bridleway through the Ladybower Wood Nature Reserve and they are proposing to undertake some works on the track. Mike Rhodes, RoW officer for Peak District National Park Authority, has advised that they are ok with the work, “The works will be pretty minor in extent (40m only) and […]

Important message from the National Trust at Longshaw Estate

WE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING NEWS FROM OUR FRIENDS AT THE LONGSHAW ESTATE “We are widening part of the middle drive route where it comes to the A625 above the Grouse Inn pub. The widening is to allow access for Timber wagons, but it will improve access for our farmer at hay making time etc, and […]

Peak District MTB and Experience Community

We were contacted by Craig Grimes of Experience Community CIC a few weeks ago asking if anyone from Peak District MTB would be able to accompany him, and a group of Mountain Trike users, around the Longshaw estate on one of their rambles. Step forward Esther Hobson, James Dalby and Paul Richardson who met up […]

Bakewell Golf Course downhill – what’s going on?

There have been rumours circulating that Derbyshire County Council are about to set-to on the right of way that descends through the woods above Bakewell Golf Course. This is a popular trail in the White Peak and its less than smooth – and often muddy – surface makes for a fun descent (I confess I’ve […]

Another alliance in Cycle Sheffield

We had a great meeting with Ian Carey from Cycle Sheffield this week. Having already met with Ride Sheffield we’re keen to form alliances with likeminded groups. For those who didn’t know, Cycle Sheffield have been busy for over a decade campaigning for improvements in cycling in and around Sheffield and have the ear of […]

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