Scenic Route – Drop In Sessions
Majestic viaducts, dark tunnels, shady groves… New off-road greenways are using disused railtracks to link communities across Pennine Lancashire. Find out more about this emerging network at free, drop-in, consultation sessions in Helmshore and Bacup.
LCC cycleways team have organised these events to consult with local people and invite their input on how the routes are developed. Mid Pennine Arts is collaborating with the LCC team to animate the sessions, which will feature Huckleberry Films and artist Cath Ford. You can have your say at Huckleberry’s informal video booth, and explore your own part of the route while helping fill in Cath’s giant floor map. And if you have questions or comments, the LCC cycleways team will be all ears.
MPA is delighted to be collaborating on this long-term vision for sustainable transport. As they develop, we aim to introduce a creative dimension to these brilliant future facilities for walkers, cyclists and riders of all ages and abilities.
Monday 23 May Helmshore Mills Textile Museum
Find out about National Cycle Network Route 6, from Accrington to Stubbins/Ramsbottom.
Drop in anytime from 2.30pm to 7pm.
Friday 27 May Futures Park, Bacup
Find out about the Valley of Stone Greenway, from Rawtenstall to Healey Dell and Rochdale.
Drop in anytime from 2.30pm to 7pm.
You can see also artist Steve Messam’s atmospheric photojournal.
If you want to get involved in The Scenic Route or have an interest in the development of the routes, we would love to hear from you. Contact Nick Hunt or Shonagh Ingram at MPA.
The Scenic Route is made possible by support from Arts Council England, through Grants for the Arts, and from Lancashire County Council.
