I just read the news on the voluntary speed limit in the Peaks -
http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/ne...e-in-the-peaks A voluntary speed limit of 5mph for 4x4s and 20mph for trail bikes has been agreed in a new Code of Respect for the historic Long Causeway across Stanage Edge in the Peak District National Park. The Stanage Forum - the management body for the area, which includes user groups - will hear details of the Code at its annual meeting on Saturday 12 November, 2pm-5pm, at Bamford Institute - open for anyone to take part.
Sutton Park has a mandatory speed limit of 5 mph (which I agree to be a little antagonostic) but is nonetheless never observed. Despite there being numerous car parks (within the park) prior to the main car parks that surround the main park, everybody finds it necessary to park as close to the main park as possible, instead of walking maybe 600 yards to a mile and seeing park they only ever drive past.
Obviously, they do this to avoid having to walk along a road that is frequented by cars that you have to continually avoid. Vicious circle. In my experience the main park is OK but it is the leading areas into it that are of most interest. The main parks are mainly adjacent to open fields, you may see a few cows and the odd horse galloping but start from further back and thats where the fun begins. The natural paths are less 'trodden' and so don't retain rainwater, there is far more flora and fauna to be viewed, better sightings of wildlife and its quieter.
I would suggest those wishing to view the park properly to get out their car at one of the first car parks and walk offtrack and avoid the wannabe Jason Plato's of this world in their suped up 1.1 Nova's with tin can exhausts.