Car parking

Parking is becoming an increasing challenge.  Prices are increasing and formerly free CPs are becoming P&D. Payment methods are changing from coin-op to card  payment, worst is where the only option is mobile phone “Pay by App”, one problem with that...

A57 Snake Pass closure

The A57 Snake Pass will be closed to all traffic for five days from Monday, May 22, for resurfacing works to be carried out at Gillot Hey and Wood Cottage. The road will be closed to all users, including pedestrians and cyclists  except for resident and farmers...

Temporary CP closures, Stanage and Burbage Bridge

Friday 18 February 2022 To allow helicopter operations to take place and assist conservation and habitat works in nearby upland areas, the following car parks will be affected next week… Upper Burbage: partial closure from Tuesday 22 February, with a full day...

Logbook no longer lost!

Our walks log-book went AWOL in August 2022 after 30 years valiant service. It has now been found but perhaps worth reminding folk to ensure it’s safely passed on after each walk along with the first aid kit. Don’t forget there’s an online version...

EXTRA WALK AROUND DERWENT AND HOWDEN RESERVOIRS

John Somerset writes: Last year we had an extra walk around the perimeter of Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs. This is a distance of around 11 miles and we managed it in a about 4.5 hours with a stop for lunch. I am thinking that we might do it again on an alternate...

Cressbrook Dale development

It’s one of the Peak District’s patches of wilderness with protected status for several reasons. A new landowner seems to be taking some liberties… Read about it here...