Travelling Light is a nationally significant sustainable travel pilot, unlocking the conditions for transformative change in two key areas: Decarbonising rural travel, and Improving the experience of a significant landscape for all.
The aim is to combat climate change by encouraging everyday walking and cycling, increasing the use of high quality public transport, and reducing the use of vehicles powered by fossil fuels. These steps will also improve the quality of life of residents and visitors by enhancing road safety and reducing the noise and disruption resulting from traffic.
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On Saturday, 27th September, we launched our very first ‘Hope Valley Art Trail by Rail’ and over 150 people came along to get involved. The idea was simple: hop on a train, explore our beautiful villages, meet some incredible local artists, and maybe even have a go at something creative yourself. The day was all […]
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Hope Valley Climate Action is delivering Hope Valley’s first-ever Art Trail by Rail. To celebrate the 200th Anniversary of modern Railway, we invite you to explore local art and culture by using sustainable travel. 18 Artists are taking part this year across 9 venues throughout the Hope Valley. Below you can find a bit more […]
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As well as Artists opening their studios and spaces we have some exciting creative activities for you to get stuck in throughout the day: Live Pottery Demonstrations Hope Valley Garden Centre, Bamford: All day Lee Waterman creates handmade pottery and contemporary ceramics for sale from his studio in Bamford. On the day Lee will be […]
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Hope Valley Bike Collective – next meeting Thursday 25th September We’re holding our second meeting for the Hope Valley Bike Collective on Thursday, 25th September. This is a group open to everyone, aimed at encouraging people of all ages and abilities to cycle in the Hope Valley. At our last meeting, we had a […]
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Hope Valley Climate Action Active Travel Masterplan HVCA submission 24th August 2025 HVCA warmly welcomes DCC producing an Active Travel Masterplan for the Hope Valley. HVCA’s objective is to make it possible for more people, and a wider range of people, to use active travel for everyday journeys. This will reduce the need for car […]
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Travel & Transport There has been a lot happening in the Hope Valley already in 2025 around Active Travel, Traffic Management, and Integrated Transport. With many consultations and projects being run by different organisations, often involving different stakeholders, it’s easy to see how they might feel confusing or disconnected. To help make sense of it […]
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Community Meeting: Active Travel Masterplan Thursday 7th August | Old Hall tea rooms, Hope | 6-7:30 pm Join us for a friendly discussion hosted by members of Hope Valley Climate Action (HVCA) to learn more about the Hope Valley Active Travel Masterplan – The Hope Valley has been selected as one of the first rural […]
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Hathersage Gala! This month, we had a stall at Hathersage Gala, and we had a fantastic time! We spoke to loads of people, gathered some great ideas, and got valuable insight into what might help residents move more and fit physical activity into daily life. Not to mention that our smoothie bike was another big […]
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Community Lift Sharing Guidance CoMoUK (Collaborative Mobility UK Charity) compiled this guide based on research and evidence gathered by Hope Valley Climate Action as part of the ‘Moving Together’ project funded by Midlands Connect and Derbyshire County Council, 2023-2025. Lift sharing is a simple and effective way to cut travel costs, reduce carbon emissions, and […]
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Climate groups urge caution on Carbon Capture and Storage Press Release – for Immediate release 8 July 2025 Derbyshire climate groups urge caution at the Government’s announcement of a £59.6 million project to develop a pipeline to capture carbon emitted by cement and lime factories in the Peak District and bury it below the Irish Sea. Derbyshire […]
