Short notice ( not quite, see the story published on 25th June -webmaster), but Friends of the Peak District have just let us know they're staging a protest rally tomorrow, (Saturday 9th July), over the use of the Long Causeway at Stanage by off-road motorists. It's designed to highlight the problem before the national park authority meets on 15th July to review its policy on off-roading. FoPD hope a strong message from the rally will persuade the authority to take tougher action.
The rally will converge on Stanage Pole at 1pm, where there will be brief speeches and an opportunity to have a protest picnic. People taking part are invited to convene at either Redmires Reservoir (12.20pm), or Dennis Knoll (12noon) before walking up the hill.
FoPD say the Stanage area is sensitive and tranquil, and unsuited for motor traffic which has caused significant damage to the surface of the old causeway. Further details on their website: