Project Programmes
Access and Interpretation :
The Project set up a programme of improvements to the Rights of Way network and accessibility, to enhance recreation opportunities particularly for mobility impaired people and horse-riders who are poorly catered for at present. Only a few opportunities have been developed to establish new routes, but a number of routes have been opened up. Additionally, the Project has increased the range and provision of interpretation material, which helps to increase everyones understanding of the Limestone Heritage of the AONB, it's landscape and the high wildlife value. |
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The Project completed a boardwalk at Hawes Water on Gait Barrows NNR, and improved the surface of several routes in and around the reserve by Working closely with English Nature and other neighbouring landowners. The boardwalk provides wheelchair access over the marl grassland alongside this beautiful tarn.
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A blue-badge holders carpark has also been provided at the Moss Lane entrance to Gaitbarrows to allow easy access to the National Nature Reserve.
The Project has also helped organise and run the first AONB Tramper Day - an organised 7 mile accompanied ramble for persons using powered off-road wheelchairs. Lancashire County Council, the RSPB, English Nature, the AONB Service and a number of local landowners co-operated to make the event a big success for all participants.
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