Washgate Lane

The Centuries old Grade II listed bridge over the River Dove near its source. 

The narrow bridge was used by pack horse trains to cross the water as they approached Washgate Lane.

Unfortunately, the ancient surface of the lane (known as pitching) has been destroyed over the last few decades by recreational vehicles (4 x 4s and motor bikes).

 

  



Compare the photo taken in 1972, when the pitching was mostly intact.................           

.............. with the one taken in 2011. 

On a more positive note, over the last few years, groups of Peak Park Conservation Volunteers have spent their time re-pitching short sections of the lane.

   In all weathers!