The Peak District Local Access Forum is an
independent group that meets regularly to review and advise the
National Park Authority and Derbyshire County Council on
improvements to public access to the countryside of the Peak
District.
The forum first met in December 2000 following the
Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. It was re-established in
2003 with new members.
It usually meets every three months at Aldern House, Bakewell, with occasional meetings at
other venues. Its members bring experience of a broad range of
interests including walking, climbing and cycling, farming, land
management, conservation and local business.
More information
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and
Rural Affairs has issued a document to guide and assist forums in
carrying out their duties. It also contains advice and information
for forum secretaries, the appointing authorities and other bodies,
which may receive advice from a forum.
Guidance on Local Access Forums in England (565KB)
from Defra
For more information about the Peak District Local
Access Forum, please contact:
Mike Rhodes
Access and Rights of Way Manager and Local Access Forum
Secretary
Peak District National Park Authority
01629 816 289
mike.rhodes@peakdistrict.gov.uk
