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 […]
The Paddock Farm DMMO – 8/26 Update
Remember the long-running access saga at Paddock Farm near the Roaches — the crucial missing link connecting the Western Peak District? We have an update on the legal fight to upgrade the footpath to a bridleway. Where Things Stand Right Now Here is the summary on the legal process of this DMMO (Definitive Map Modification […]
Local Access Forums – Why should we care?
“It’s probably best to get the boring bit out of the way first!” says Nick Blaney, Peak District MTB’s rep on the Sheffield Local Access Forum (LAF), the independent statutory advisory bodies that are required under the Countryside Rights of Way (CRoW) Act (2000). “CRoW failed cyclists and equestrians as we remain excluded from areas […]
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 […]