Sketch pads and pencils are needed for the next guided cycle ride on the Monsal Trail.
The Tour de Sketch ride, organised by the National Park Authority’s Pedal Peak District project, is to take place on Sunday March 27, 10am-3pm. Booking is essential, as spaces are limited, on start@pedalready.co.uk or 0114 2412775.
Pedal Peak District’s Carol Parsons said: “The Tour de Sketch ride is designed to encourage people to use their bikes for reasons other than for travel and fitness. This guided ride will be at a leisurely pace along the Monsal Trail with international ‘Sketch Crawl’ artist Lynne Chapman and her roving sketchers.
“The ride will give people the opportunity to explore the architecture and landscape of the former railway line between Bakewell and Thornbridge by pedal and with their pencils!”
The event is free of charge but places must be pre-booked. Participants need to bring a sketchbook and pencil as well as their own bicycle. The event will start from the car park at Hassop Station café and bookstore (DE45 1NW).
Pedal Ready trainers will be on hand to offer cycling advice and tips during the day.
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The Peak District National Park Authority is improving the existing Monsal Trail between Bakewell and Wye Dale by opening new sections through the tunnels for cyclists, walkers and horse riders to use.
The work is part of the £2.25 million Pedal Peak District project, which has also included a marketing campaign to encourage more people to go cycling in the Peak District National Park.
The new route through the former railway tunnels is expected to open to the public in May or June, this year
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