Blooming success for Buxton and Edale stations!
Buxton and Edale railway stations have been recognised for their contribution to the beautiful landscapes and communities of the Peak District, receiving gold and silver awards respectively in East Midlands in Bloom. The awards celebrate the hard work and community spirit that help make our railway stations welcoming places for residents and visitors alike. Buxton […]
Discover Days Out By Rail This Summer
Summer is the perfect time to get out and explore, and this year there’s an even better reason to leave the car at home. The national Days Out by Rail campaign is encouraging families, friends and visitors to discover some of the UK’s most beautiful destinations by train. With spectacular scenery, charming market towns and historic villages, family attractions […]
New Circular Walks Launched from Chapel-en-le-Frith Station
A brand-new collection of walks starting and ending at Chapel-en-le-Frith railway station has been launched by the Friends of Chapel-en-le-Frith Station, giving visitors and locals new ways to explore the town and surrounding countryside by train. The new booklet features seven walks of varying lengths and difficulty levels, with something suitable for all ages and […]
Local Volunteers Lead the Way in Greener Stations
Community groups across the region are continuing to make a real difference through a wide range of greening projects, helping to brighten stations, support wildlife and create more welcoming spaces for passengers and local residents. New Planters Installed in Disley After Vandalism In Disley, work is underway to replace vandalised planters with a combination of […]
Keeping You on Board – Spring Issue
We have just published the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter, Keeping You on Board. Our spring issue blossoms with inspiration, featuring seasonal blooms, creative planting projects, the Arts Trail, the imaginative spirit of our Creative Journeys project, and a celebration of the Community Rail Awards. Download the newsletter to find out what’s been happening […]
National recognition for Edale Station Friends
Grassroots rail initiative bringing people together in Edale honoured nationally Edale Station Friends is celebrating national recognition after winning Silver Award for ‘Your Station’ at the 21st Community Rail Awards, for its innovative work engaging communities with their local railway. The event, organised by Community Rail Network and supported by headline partner East Midlands Railway, […]
Freelance Marketing and Communications opportunity
The High Peak and Hope Valley CRP and the Derwent Valley Line CRP seek freelance marketing and communication services to deliver key elements of their activity plans for two years from 2026-2028. Part -time: 2.5 days per week (1.5 days for High Peak and Hope Valley (HPHVCRP) and 1 day for Derwent Valley Line (DVLCRP)). […]
Autumn on the Manchester-Buxton Line
This autumn the Manchester-Buxton railway line has many seasonal offerings, so no matter what brings you joy this season, you’ll find something here just a train journey away. October greets us with darker evenings, lower temperatures and golden landscapes. The balmy days of summer may be behind us now, but the Manchester-Buxton line still has […]
Autumnal wanderings
It’s hard to beat a walk in the woods at this time of year and the High Peak and Hope Valley lines can offer you some fantastic walking routes to try from many of their stations. Why not take the stress out of your visit by leaving the car behind? Simply sit back on the train and let the scenery roll by, taking you to the chosen destination of your day out. Here are a few ideas to get you started.