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.
Latest Travelling Light news:
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Thank you to everyone who completed one of our surveys on Commonplace over the summer. Over 300 visitors and residents of Hope Valley responded to the survey about travel and transport in the area, and we now have some excellent base data to inform the next stage of our Community Conversations engagement plan. Key findings […]
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What is “shared mobility?” “Shared mobility” may sound like another transport-related buzzword – but you probably already know what it means, and you may already be part of it! Put simply, shared mobility means getting around by means of shared transport, e.g. car sharing or using someone else’s EV chargepoint to charge your car. Here […]
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We are delighted to have worked with Julie from Sladen Lodge, to learn what actions have been taken to help clients travel light. Sladen Lodge is luxury group accommodation in Hathersage, providing a self-catering base in the heart of Hope Valley. “We are really thinking carefully about what we’re doing. Everything, from the products we’re […]
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We’re delighted to be able to share five new short videos, starring Hope Valley businesses who are making a difference for climate and nature. Whether it’s making sure services integrate with train arrival times, connecting guests with local produce during their stay or helping visitors with their “last mile” travel, we’re so pleased to have […]
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Do you live in Bamford and want to be involved in a project to improve active travel in the village? We would love your help! We’re excited to be coordinating a new project to promote active travel (walking, wheeling and cycling) in the village. We’re leading a pilot project which brings together Bamford residents, community groups […]
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Did you know that most domestic cars and vans are driven just 4% of the time, according to the RAC Foundation? With the average car being driven for just 1 hour out of every 24 (being parked at home or elsewhere for the rest of the time), it makes sense to consider sharing your car with […]
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We are delighted to have worked with Guy from Pure Outdoor, to learn what actions have been taken to help clients travel light. Pure Outdoor is an outdoor activity centre in Bamford, providing adventure experiences for all ages. “If a business was looking to do this, I would look at those low cost, easy, small […]
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We are delighted to have worked with Vivienne from Underleigh House B&B, to learn what actions have been taken to help guests travel light. Underleigh House is a five-star Bed and Breakfast in Hope, providing a base for stunning views and walks from the door. “We’re about two miles from the local station, so I […]
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We are delighted to have worked with Paul from Losehill House Hotel and Spa, to learn what actions have been taken to help guests travel light. Losehill House is a boutique hotel and spa in Hope, set against a backdrop of stunning countryside and offering luxurious stays and experiences. “It doesn’t have to be enormous […]
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We’re delighted to share the end of project report on the youth project we supported, facilitated by Students Organising for Sustainability UK. The report highlights some impactful insights, such as: The young peoples’ knowledge of and commitment to climate change issues The impact public transport has on their access to education – for example Hope […]
