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Peak District National Park scoops accessibility award for Miles without Stiles
A Peak District National Park initiative to help people with limited mobility to enjoy the countryside has been honoured by Accessible Derbyshire. Miles without Stiles – which creates and promotes easy to use routes – was named Large Project of the Year in the Accessible Derbyshire Awards, held at Chatsworth.
13 November 2018
£100k cycle tourism grant boost to dozens of Peak District businesses
Pedal Peak for Business, a joint project by the Peak District National Park Authority and Derbyshire Dales District Council, has offered grants totalling £104,000 to nearly 50 local businesses since launching in 2017.
8 November 2018
Peak District volunteers shortlisted for UK National Parks Awards
Volunteers working in the Peak District National Park are in the running for national awards.
7 November 2018
Green Light for Great Hucklow and Foolow Neighbourhood Area
The Peak District National Park Authority has designated a new Neighbourhood Area – an important first step in local communities influencing the planning of the area in which they live and work – for the adjacent parishes of Great Hucklow and Foolow.
31 October 2018
Multi-user campaign to repair a Peak District route wins 30,000 Euros prize
The Cut Gate bridleway repair project in the Peak District National Park has been awarded a grant of 30,000 Euros from the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA).
25 October 2018
Falling for it: the Peak District National Park in autumn
Make the most of nature’s spectacular colours in the Peak District National Park this autumn.
19 October 2018
Full steam ahead to conserve Peak District moors for years to come
In the deep underbelly of vast, open moors in the heart of the Peak District National Park, an underground passageway connecting countryside with city is steaming by a notable anniversary this year.
18 October 2018
Peak District ‘Bog of Doom’ route repair project needs your vote to win 30,000 Euros
A bridleway repair project led by the Peak District National Park Authority has been shortlisted for possible funding from the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA).
8 October 2018
Cultural heritage expert appointed to the Peak District National Park Authority
Mr Ken Smith has been appointed a member of the Peak District National Park Authority by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
5 October 2018
Nominate best new buildings in the Peak District National Park
The Peak District National Park Authority is calling for nominations to its new Planning Awards.
21 September 2018
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