dibly important archaeological site,” explains Craig.
“It is eroding at a rate that we’ve not seen before, and we’re now having to put in significant measures – so wooden stairs and people-excluded areas – because the erosion is just completely off the chart.”
Despite the challenges, Craig remains positive about the future.
“We’re working with partners, we’re working with local authorities, and we’re seeing some really great solutions coming forward,” he says.
One of these solutions includes the creation of a visitor network to provide information about alternative places to visit in the Peak District.
“There is a solution to this,” says Craig. “It’s just about us all working together to try and find it.”
Ed Procter agrees that collaboration is key.
“We’re very old-fashioned – we don’t think one person can fix the world, but we do think when everybody acts together, change can happen,” he says.
The hope is that people will continue to enjoy the beauty of places like Mam Tor, while also respecting and preserving them for future generations to come
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