Archaeological survey works have been completed on a popular Peak District path.
The investigations were needed to ensure that any proposals put forward to repair the eroded and damaged surface of the Cutthroat Bridleway on the Moscar Estate will take into account any archaeological findings.
The route suffers from its popularity. As people inevitably avoid the poor surfaces this has led to a widening of the route, up to 10 metres in some places, which damages plants and disturbs wildlife and can also damage sensitive archaeology.
Now work is about to begin on a draft specification for the works which will protect the sites SSSI for years to come.
The proposals will then go out for consultation to user groups and the Local Access Forum who will be invited to comment on what is planned.
The project is being funded by Natural England and Derbyshire County Council and work will be carried out by the Moors for the Future Partnership.
