OBJECTIVES
AR1. Manage
and improve the network of public
rights of way so that 90% are ‘easy to use’ by 2010, and maintain that level
in future years.
AR2. Identify
the
most appropriate
measures to manage the
use of motorised recreational vehicles on each sensitive ‘green lane’, and put
all such measures in place by 2011.
AR3. Produce
digital versions of
the three ‘Definitive
Maps’ of rights of
way covering the Yorkshire Dales by 2011 to make it easier to check and resolve
issues around the legal status of routes.
AR4. Develop
Rights of Way Improvement
Plans for Cumbria and North Yorkshire by 2007, and involve local communities
and their representatives, the Yorkshire Dales Local Access Forum, landowners/managers
and users in their development and implementation.
AR5. By
2011 undertake five
promotional campaigns aimed at specific recreational activities to raise awareness
of the National Park Authority’s recreation charter and codes of conduct.
AR6. Through
sustainable travel partnerships increase the integration and use of sustainable transport modes for leisure and everyday life within and to the National Park to ensure that
by 2011:
a) the main visitor
locations in
the Dales are accessible by
public transport from their main catchments between Easter and October
on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays;
b) the
key corridors in the
Dales, linking Kendal, Richmond, Leyburn, Skipton, Settle and Ingleton,
have Monday to Saturday public transport access all year;
c) all
public
bus services to and within the Dales are operated by suitable, fully accessible, low
emission vehicles;
d) there
is a National
Park-wide programme of guided
walks and events, at least 85% of which are accessible by public transport.
AR7. Increase
the accessibility of the National Park to users of all abilities so that by 2010 at east
10km (0.5%) of rights of way are fully accessible by wheelchair users and 105km (5%) bythose
with limited mobility, and improve opportunities for those with sensory disabilities.
AR8. Develop
opportunities, including a National Park-wide programme of events, walks and other activities
that encourage healthy lifestyles and assist in the Government’s target of increasing levels
of physical activity amongst residents and visitors by 1% per year.
AR9. By
2008, identify and encourage designation of a network of ‘quiet lanes’ to enhance the
enjoyment of the National Park for visitors and residents, improve safety of users and to
reinforce the tranquillity and landscape character of key areas.
AR10. Complete
and open the Pennine
Bridleway through
the Dales by 2009, and
identify opportunities to develop additional recreational routes to and from
it.
Access and recreation ~ Aim and objectives
