People who live, work in and visit the Peak District National Park are being asked for their views on walking, cycling, riding, and wheeling (wheelchairs/trampers) routes in an online consultation.
It’s a great opportunity to let the National Park Authority know: ‘Which places are most important to you?’ and ‘Where would you like to see improvements to the network?’
An interactive map is also being used to help people pinpoint routes and where improvements could be made. This is the first time the National Park Authority has used new technology in this way in a public consultation. Using the map will help show where people walk, cycle and wheel, and understanding what people use and like will help the Authority plan for the future.
The six-week consultation, which is live now and runs until 16 March, is being carried out by the National Park’s rights of way and sustainable transport teams, with funding from Active Travel England. They are keen to find out where walkers, cyclists, wheelchair users, and horse riders want to enhance access across the Peak District.
Following the consultation, the information from the public will be used to help shape a new Peak District Cycling, Walking and Wheeling Infrastructure Plan, together with partner organisations, that will cover utility and leisure routes and focus on key connections between communities, adjoining towns and cities, visitor attractions, and long-distance routes.
The online consultation is open now and runs until 16 March.
People can take part by completing the questionnaire at www. peakdistrict.gov.uk/ activetravelconsult ation