See this page for the latest developments in our six outstanding planning applications. We are currently trying to establish the key links to the Peak District trails from Buxton and Matlock, specifically at:
Peak Cycle Links is a local charity registered in November 2010 to promote, deliver and manage links to popular cycling and walking routes in the Peak District. In particular it is our ambition to create the 'White Peak Loop', a 60 mile traffic-free circuit, to connect the Monsal and High Peak trails, owned and maintained by the Peak District National Park, to Buxton and Matlock rail stations. Peak Cycle links has been actively involved in preparing and submitting planning applications.
We have four key aims:
See the Public Transport page for buses and trains to the White Peak Loop.
Peak District National Park Authority undertook the construction of the trail through the now re-opened Monsal Tunnels with the benefit of central government grant. Financial support is still sought by PCL for the development and construction of key routes into Buxton and Matlock. Funds for surveys and planning applications have come from grants, donations and appeals to supporters. However, money is still needed to support route development, legal fees and running costs. We need regular contributions from supporters to finance our basic activities and without them we wouldn't exist to help create the White Peak Loop. Please support our efforts by clicking Donate
Just £3 per month will help with our basic running costs.
£10 per month will help with our path-finding activities.
£25 or more each month help us begin work on the trails.
Pathfinder partnership - If you are a business or supporter who would like to make a substantial donation or provide support in kind please contact us directly at peakcyclelinks@gmail.com
There are several ways you can help us:
Please contact peakcyclelinks@gmail.com if you have a couple of hours spare and think you could help.
Supporters include residents, local businesses and visitors to the Peak District. There are several key partners without whose help things would have progressed at a slower pace. See here for more details.
Peak Cycle Links gratefully accepts all your support and will try to ensure that our links will leave a legacy that we can all truly be proud of. Subscribe as a supporter and we'll send you regular information, newsletters, details of social events and work parties.
The second annual White Peak Loop ride takes place on 23/34th June. Click the link in the title above to book your place and ride the whole 60-mile loop as a supported group. See the blog Trailblazing Saddles for a record of last year's event. The event is organised and supported by David Gray at Chain Events, the man behind the original C2C Sutrans route .
Come for a chat and a pint on the 1st of every month in the Ramsay bar of the Buckingham Hotel on Burlington Road in Buxton. 7.30pm onwards.
