In April, Peak District MTB volunteers helped National Trust rangers built a retaining wall to stabilise subsidence of the path. We were also joined by British Horse Society in the efforts, all with the support of the Park Park Conservation Volunteers. Our next Hope Valley dig day planned for late June, on the classic bridleway […]
Next Dig Day at Whinstone Lee Tor [POSTPONED]
POSTPONED DUE TO HOT WEATHER Join us on Thursday, 25th June as we work on the classic bridleway below Derwent Edge, heading down to Cutthroat Bridge. We’ll meet at the Cutthroat Bridge layby on the A57 at 10am and finish up by 2pm. Here’s the location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/brSitMJdym8ZEC9N6 Trail days are a great way to meet […]
Next Hope Valley Dig Day – Mam Tor 30/4/26
Our next dig day will be run in collaboration with the National Trust Ranger Service to tackle a number of issues on the bridleway at Mam Tor. The work will include building and installing revetment boards, removing ruts and braided trails along with the usual drainage work. We will be meeting at the bus stop/layby […]
Trail Maintenance Days
Here’s an overview of Peak District MTB’s trail maintenance days: Roaches Trail Maintenance We have regular trail maintenance sessions at the Roaches Estate in the Staffordshire Moorlands in conjunction with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. These are usually on a Saturday in every other month. If you’re on the Roaches estate and see any trail obstacles – […]
What our volunteers get up to beyond trail maintenance
Want to get outside and involved with our volunteer group to look after the Peak District? Not all our volunteering is maintaining trails. When working alongside our partners in the Peak District, we get involved in a variety of volunteer activities. We’d love more help. Earlier this year our volunteer group in the southwest Peak […]
Doctors Gate Update – Tackling the Bog of Doom
Peak District MTB started working with the Peak District National Park Authority in early 2022, making the case for trail upgrades to tackle one of the worst trail bogs in the Peak District. The great news is the improvement works are close to being complete and are a huge improvements for all trail users.. “Doctors […]
Hollinsclough Rake – What’s going on?
Peak District MTB members have reacted with understandable alarm at the appearance of aggregate on Hollinsclough Rake, near Longnor in Staffordshire – so what’s the deal? Way back in January 2021 Staffordshire County Council (SCC) asked for views on proposed works on Hollinsclough Rakes. The deadline was January 31 2021 and Peak District MTB submitted […]
Bridleway Trail Maintenance 2021
Peak District MTB returned to digging in 2021, with our trail maintenance work totalling approximately 317 volunteer hours over 7 locations. Many thanks to all the volunteers who gave up their time and helped to maintain the bridleways of the Peak District, not just for fellow mountain bikers, but also to the benefit of horse […]