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Voluntary Code For Peak 4x4s
By Jon on 07/11/2005 12:38:55
A new Voluntary Code of Respect for 4x4s and trail bikes in the Stanage area of the Peak could point the way forward to reduced erosion and conflict between outdoor users.
cde proposes a speed limit of 5mph for 4x4s and 20mph for trail bikes on the Long Causeway, a three-mile long unclassified road that runs up across Stanage Edge then across sensitive moorland habitat. In addition to the speed limits, the code includes
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Peak Park To Protect Tracks From 4x4s
By Jon on 16/09/2008 12:42:03
New plan earmarks 23 key trails as unsustainable without action.
The Peak DistrictNational Park authority is drawing up plans to protect eight unsurfaced routesin the Peak District from damage caused by 4x4s and trail bikes,with the surfaces set to be 'improved' to prevent further damage beingcaused.The eight
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4x4s Banned From The Ridgeway
By Jon on 25/03/2004 11:12:22
Recreational off road motor vehicles are to be banned from vulnerable parts of the ancient Ridgeway route for six months of the year the Minister for Rural Affairs has announced.
isthought to be Britain's oldest road and is regularly used by 4x4s.Campaigners, including influential public figures like Chris Brasherand Chris Bonington, have been pushing for a ban on off roaders since1983. 4x4
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Walna Scar Stays Closed To Motor Vehicles
By Jon on 12/01/2011 11:27:52
LDNPA decides to continue ban on 4x4s and motorcycle use.
Walna Scar Road in the Lakes, the high-level track leading from Coniston over towards Seathwaite and the Duddon Valley, will remain closed to motorised transport after a meeting of the Lake District National Park Authority Rights of Way Committee.That means the track is legally ...
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Peak Park To Revise 4x4 Strategy
By Jon on 18/07/2011 18:03:10
Peak Park Authority reviewing its policy on 4x4s and trail bikes using unsurfaced roads in the Park.
was taken to reconsider park policy following concern from local residents and interest groups about 'impact being caused by 4x4s and trail bikes on the tranquillity of the national park and on the condition of unsurfaced routes'.The end result
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Police Crackdown On Illegal Off-Roaders In Dales
By Jon on 04/03/2011 12:55:48
North Yorks Police working with Park Authority as illegal trail bikes and 4x4s become a major issue.
vehicles have been spoken to.”Number One ProblemAccording to National Park Area Ranger Matt Neale, the authority receives more correspondence about the illegal use of trail bikes and 4x4s 'than any other recreational activity'.Areas highlighted as having a
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Snowdonia 4x4 Damage Meeting Tonight
By Jon on 05/07/2007 11:42:07
Illegal 4x4s and trail bikes are causing permanent damage in North Wales.
Concern over damage caused by the illegal off-road use ofmotorbikes and 4x4s in many parts of North Wales has ledto a public meeting to discuss the issue tonight, Thursday 5July.Areas where there's concern include the Moelwynion, Carneddau, and
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Peak 4x4 Measures Welcomed
By Jon on 02/10/2012 12:58:30
National Park Authority positive about first six months of programme to manage use of 4x4s and trail bikes in the area.
The Peak District National Park Authority has issued a statement welcoming the progress over the initial six months of a two-year programme to manage off-road 4x4s and trail bikes in the park and emphasised that it's aim is 'to improve responsible
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Dales Signs Mark New 4x4 Control Laws
By Jon on 15/05/2006 15:20:53
Signs appearing on Yorkshire Dales footpaths and bridleways used by recreational vehicles are a direct result of new legislation giving park authorities more control over the use of 4x4s and trail bikes.
New signs will shortly be appearing on Yorkshire Dalesbridleways and footpaths informing people that there are no publicrights on them for recreational motor vehicles thanks to newlegislation giving park authorities more control over vehicleuse.The Park Authority believes that 't...
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Anti-Offroading Alliance Emerges
By Jon on 13/06/2005 11:41:55
A new pressure group of 14 bodies has been formed to press for firmer action by the government to preserve green lanes from damage by 4x4s and trail bikes.
Opposition to the unsuitable use of green lanes by motorisedvehicles seems to be hardening with the formation of a new groupcommitted to limiting the access of trail bikes and 4x4s to ancienthorse and cart tracks.The new Green Lanes Protection Group
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