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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Hope Valley Line needs a reliable hourly service on weekends We are very lucky to have a stopping rail service passing through the Hope Valley but it could be better. The current Sunday service [the most popular day for visitors] is unreliable, undermining the credibility of rail travel. The Hope Valley line is the fastest growing […]
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Last summer was the UK’s hottest on record. The famous 1976 heatwave is now not even in the top 5 hottest summers in the UK (1) This summer has already smashed records, so while working to reduce global heating caused by greenhouse gas emissions, we also need to think about responding to the weather. This […]
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HVCA hosted a celebration of the Mini Switzerland project at Edale village hall on Friday 17th July. We welcomed 95 attendees: local residents and representatives of local, regional and national organisations. We heard from East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward as well as National Park CEO Phil Mulligan, Northern Rail Stakeholder Director Carolyn Watson, Visit Peak […]
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Running for its second year, the Hope Valley Art Trail by Rail takes place on 26-27 September 2026. This is a unique event to the area and celebrates local creativity and sustainable travel. Everyone will be invited to travel on the Hope Valley railway line and local buses to hop on and off to explore […]
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We are delighted that the Department for Transport and the East Midlands Mayoral Authority have agreed to support ‘Switzerland in the Peak District’, HVCA’s proposal to transform travel opportunities for local people and visitors in the Hope Valley based on the world-leading Swiss system. The press information below explains the project. You can find links […]
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Hope Valley Climate Action’s (HVCA) Chair Davina Ripton, along with transport campaigners Anne Robinson and Roger Clarke, met East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward recently to discuss the ‘Switzerland in the Peak District’ project. Here’s a follow-up statement agreed with the Mayor’s office. East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward welcomed the vision, ambition, and innovation of HVCA’s ‘Switzerland in the Peak District’ project […]
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The sun was shining for our monthly ‘Any Bike Will Do’ ride on Sunday 1st March, and both the flowers and our confidence were in full bloom. Smiles all around we pedalled and ran up to Ladybower Dam along Thornhill Trail for a slightly dryer and more sunny ride than last time. Hearing the birds […]
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Plans published for ‘Mini Switzerland’ – a national demonstrator to transform rural public transport
Detailed plans have been published for ‘Mini Switzerland’, a national transport demonstrator for the Hope Valley at the heart of the Peak District National Park. The new report sets out a fully worked-up blueprint for creating a Swiss-style integrated public transport network in the Peak District, where hourly buses and trains are carefully timed […]
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Use of the five Hope Valley stations increased by 14% last year, according to official statistics released recently by the Office of Road and Rail. Total entries/exits from Hope Valley stations was just over 581,000 people. All stations experienced strong growth, ranging from Edale and Hathersage at 18%, Grindleford 15%, Hope 8% and Bamford at […]
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Car-free travel in the Hope Valley The Hope Valley is one of the most popular Peak District destinations, and it’s easier than you might think to explore it without a car. With a scenic railway line, well-connected bus routes, and a growing network of signed walking trails, you can enjoy villages, valleys, and viewpoints at […]
