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 […]
Cutthroat Maintenance Consultation – Update
Moors for the Future Partnership are currently carrying out maintenance on the permissive footpath running along Derwent Edge from Whinstone Lee Tor. Back in October we reported how they would also be working on the nearby Cutthroat bridleway and were keen to consult with Peak District MTB on how these works would be carried out […]
Peak Horsepower Meeting
Peak Horsepower are an advocacy group whose primary goal is to improve bridleway access in the Peak District National Park (www.peakhorsepower.co.uk). Meeting with two of their representatives back in October it was clear we can work together towards common goals. We were invited to attend their December committee meeting to share what we’ve been up […]
Moscar Moorland Closure Notice
We’ve received a closure notice via Natural England and the Moscar Estate in relation to open access land on Derwent, Bamford, Moscar and Hallam Moors. The closure notice restricts access under section 22 of the Countryside Rights of Way (CRoW) act. The extent and dates of the closure are shown on Natural England’s notice (Click […]
Peak District Cycle Strategy Meeting
PDMTB attended a meeting held on Wednesday evening at the Longshaw Estate, kindly hosted by the National Trust and co-ordinated by Derbyshire Sport with the intention of reviewing the mountain biking content in the Peak District Cycle Strategy. Some of you may remember a shout went out earlier this year for all mountain bikers with […]
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