Severn Trent Water have provided an update to us on the path closures at Ladybower that we reported on in September. A spokesman said: “Timber has been felled to the right of the track with the left-hand side currently being removed as per the statutory plant notice we have received “All tracks are still closed […]
Cave Dale, Jacobs Ladder, DCC Maintenance Update 22/9/2022
Cave Dale – Castleton In January, following our campaign for a proper level of detail and consultation from the council, we were assured DCC would “prepare much more detailed plans for our proposals so they can be reviewed and taken through the approvals process.” (The typical approval process including consultation with the LAF.) We are […]
Temporary path closures of Lockerbrook and Hagg Side
A spokesperson for Severn Trent Water has updated us on their activity at Ladybower, as closures of the reservoir side track from Fairholmes to West End have begun (as of 12/9/2022). Talking to us over email STW said that the works, which are necessary to remove diseased trees, will require heavy machinery on the road […]
Snakes and Ladders – STW Update 8/22
Another roll of the dice. It’s a funny old game this advocacy lark. One minute you’re scooting up a ladder, winning line in sight having rolled a double six, the next you’re staring at the head of a snake and sliding back down to the bottom with an unceremonious bump. And so it transpires right […]
DCC Bamford Clough BOAT consultation: Others’ Responses
Derbyshire County Council (DCC) recently consulted with user groups on their proposal to implement an Experimental Traffic Order of a one-way uphill traffic restriction on Bamford Clough, a Byway Open to All Traffic (BOAT) right of way in Bamford, Hope Valley. Some other organisations responses are detailed below: Cycling UK Extract : “We suggest that […]
Chris Maloney wins Volunteer of the Year 2022
Keeper of the Peak and Peak District MTB committee member Chris Maloney has won the coveted Volunteer of the Year at the 2022 Park Protector awards, organised by the Campaign for National Parks. The awards recognise and reward the efforts that go into protecting and improving National Parks in England and Wales. This is a big […]
DCC propose Bamford Clough BOAT as a one-way climb
Derbyshire County Council (DCC) are consulting with user groups on their proposal to implement an Experimental Traffic Order of a one-way uphill traffic restriction on Bamford Clough, a Byway Open to All Traffic (BOAT) right of way in Bamford, Hope Valley. Following its ‘temporary’ closure since 2013 and after DCC’s extensive works in tarmacking the […]
Sheffield Lakeland Heritage Rides Routes
The Sheffield Lakeland area in the northern part of the Peak District is rich in heritage including ancient packhorse routes and the origins of the industry in Sheffield. A group of volunteers comprised of horse riders, walkers and mountain bikers have created a number of ‘Heritage Ride’ routes that explore the rich heritage and beauty […]