I retweeted a link to this last week but it seems worthy of a full news item given how vital the area is to us (thanks to our Access man Bob Berzins for jogging my elbow).
The BMC is calling on climbers, walkers and
everybody with a love for Stanage Edge, Derbyshire, to sign a petition
to help safeguard its future.
Stanage is the most popular crag in Britain – maybe in the world – and a
classic walking destination for millions of people who visit the Peak
District every year. But decisions are being made that could change it
significantly – and we need your help to state our case.
classic walking destination for millions of people who visit the Peak
District every year. But decisions are being made that could change it
significantly – and we need your help to state our case.
Right now, the Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA) is
deciding the future of the North Lees Estate, which contains a large
proportion of Stanage Edge and the surrounding moorland. The PDNPA is
short of money and wants to generate more income from North Lees. We
are concerned that could become its priority, over and above
conservation and freedom of access.
deciding the future of the North Lees Estate, which contains a large
proportion of Stanage Edge and the surrounding moorland. The PDNPA is
short of money and wants to generate more income from North Lees. We
are concerned that could become its priority, over and above
conservation and freedom of access.