Repair works to the Cutthroat track bridleway in the Peak District National Park have been underway to protect the surrounding moorland.
The public right of way suffers from its popularity. It is arguably one of the best mountain biking routes in the country. It’s also used by walkers and horse riders. Large stretches of the route are badly damaged and visitors inevitably try to avoid the poor surfaces. This has caused the route to widen up to 10 metres in some 
parts. The damage disturbs native plants that thrive in the area, as well as birds that nest on the ground.
The aim of the project is to prevent further erosion into the moorland with the construction of a hard wearing stone surface. Effective drainage has also been put in place to control the force of water running onto the bridleway.
The site was once home to a Bronze aged settlement so work has been undertaken with an archaeologist present. The Moors for the Future Partnership has worked closely with colleagues, at the Peak District National Park Authority, to ensure any historic relics are protected.
