Intention 4.1 and 4.2 Overcome physical and perceived barriers to access

By 2023 we will be encouraging a wider range of people to enjoy the Peak District National Park at an appropriate scale and adding value to the visitor economy.

Update

The Visitor Management Group established to bring stakeholders together and share best practice during the pandemic, has become a permanent group due to its success and the ongoing need for cooperation and support. This is looking to pilot an area management approach going forward to focus its attentions more effectively on local area issues.

There has been delivery of teacher training to 10 Sheffield teachers in partnership with Sheffield City Council and ESCAPE project. To help build our shared ambition for every Sheffield child to have a Peak District experience as part of their education.

Linked to the landscape review and the Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan; Generation Green is part of an ambitious £2.5 million project delivered by the Access Unlimited coalition a body formed of six leading charities, with the aim of connecting more young people with nature. As part of the programme more than 1000 opportunities to connect young people to nature have been delivered in the Peak District. These have included residential experiences and work with school and youth groups. The work prioritises young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and trains green champions to be our future ambassadors.

As part of Generation Green the UK National Parks Youth Voice residential was hosted in the Peak District, with 31 young people attending from 13 National Parks.

The Muslim Hikers group at Stanage - Zeyn Lambat