Ride The Peak

Following on from a site visit by Ride The Peak members - further planning has been carried out regards proposed works around the Black Harry Gate area.

Outline plans are below - have a read!

Letters of support would be welcomed - please forward these to ridethepeak@18bikes.co.uk

The Project

• To improve and create new routes in the Stoney Middleton/ Longstone Edge area for horse-riding and mountain-biking and increase opportunities for the less able, elderly and those with young families.

• £29.2k funding is sought under the Derbyshire Aggregates Levy Grant Scheme.

• 15.25km of routes improved for horse-riders and mountain-bikers; an additional 5.8km proposed.

• Works include signage, better gates/barriers, surfacing, vegetation clearance, reinstatement and drainage.

• Works must be completed by Feb 2011.

Aims

• Enhancing the existing bridleway network with new link routes.

• Improved surfacing to enable a wider range of opportunities and different users.

• Specially developed signs to give users greater confidence in the new network of routes.

• Better management of recreational motor vehicles which can deter other users

• Developing knowledge and respect for the routes and other users by volunteer community involvement

• Enhancing the environment and reducing the impacts of quarrying

Need

• Compensates local communities for impact of mineral working.

• Some mineral sites are closing.

• Vehicular rights are being clarified.

• Links to Pedal Peak District cycling project.

• Implements actions in DCC’s RoWIP and PDNPA’s Recreation Strategy.

Vision

• There will be an improved and integrated network of routes for a variety of users. The voluntary involvement and the promotion of recreation will encourage all to enjoy this area and work together in caring for it.

• There may be potential for this project to develop in the future to include the worked out quarries and mineral workings in the area.