§ Lord Greavesasked Her Majesty's Government:
What progress is being made on the creation of the Pennine Bridleway; and what are the targets for achievement in 2002. [HL2243]
§ Lord WhittyProgress on the Pennine Bridleway was slow in 2001 due to the foot and mouth outbreak which prevented access to land for construction work. Activity to date has been on the section, from Middleton Top in Derbyshire to Long Preston in North Yorkshire, funded through the Countryside Agency and Sport England Lottery Fund. The length completed and future targets for this section are as follows:
completed by completed by completed by Total length 2001 2002 2003 230km 103km 183km 230km In 2002 a key target is to open the Mary Towneley Loop—a 42-mile circular section in the centre of the Pennine Bridleway. This will be available to horse riders, off-road cyclists and walkers. A map and accommodation and services guide will be published. The accommodation, stabling and other associated businesses are gearing up for this opening. It is hoped that the Pennine Bridleway will be fully open during 2004.