It is our belief that Derbyshire County Council have significantly deviated from their originally stated aims and assurances. And failed to communicate or consult on this change with us, and, as we understand it, other significant stakeholders. The most important differences are highlighted in their original communication below. “We have concluded that minimal intervention is […]
Rushup Edge and accessible trails
Over the last few years Peak District MTB have been campaigning against Derbyshire County Council’s proposed work on the Chapel Gate / Rushup Edge byway. https://peakdistrictmtb.org/rushup-watch-have-dcc-strayed-off-the-beaten-track/. One of the initial reasons given for this work was that it would make it more accessible for people with disabilities. Peak District MTB believe this is not justified […]
Rushup: Have DCC strayed off the beaten track?
Back at the start of March, we updated you on the planned worked by Derbyshire County Council on Rushup Edge. (Also known as Chapelgate or Chapel-en-le-Frith Byway Open to All Traffic 144.) For the last month or so they have been undertaking some test sections on the lower sections of the route. As reported above […]
What are the current works on Rushup Edge?
There are some works underway on Rushup Edge and people are wondering what’s happening. Here’s a quick update. As you know Derbyshire County Council (DCC) ran a consultation exercise regarding the suggested “repairs” to Chapel Gate / Rushup Edge, this exercise was completed in July 2018, below is a link to the consultation and the […]
Roaches Open Day – Sunday March 24th
To officially launch the twelve month trial of a brand new permissive cycleway at the Roaches, we’ll be up at Roach End on Sunday March 24th from 9am. Come along and say hi. We’ll be here. The High Forest footpath is a continuation of the main Roaches ridgeline, passing above Gradbach Woods then heading downhill […]
Footpath upgrades in the Darley Dale area
We have been advised of a couple of footpath upgrades in the Darley Dale area, just outside the Peak District National Park. The first route runs from the B5057 above Two Dales down into Ladygrove Wood and across the valley towards Hackney. The Officer Recommendation has been approved at Committee, although it doesn’t look like […]
POSTPONED – Roaches Open Day February 3rd
***UPDATED 1ST FEBRUARY*** Event postponed due to snow We’ve taken the disappointing but necessary decision to postpone Sunday’s event due to the snowy and icy conditions at the Roaches. Roads are currently inaccessible other than by 4WD and we’re still getting snow falling on and off. The chances of conditions improving enough by Sunday are […]
65,000 down, 65,000 to go!
Many hands make light work when it comes to looking after the Peak District! The Peak District National Trust needs volunteers to help the ranger team plant Sphagnum moss in the Dark Peak moors surrounding the Snake and Derwent valleys. To date they’ve planted over 65,000 sphagnum plants – but with another 65,000 to go […]