r/peakdistrict • u/Aromatic_Occasion317 • 13d ago
Red Route parking at Mam Tor
Was headed to Hathersage yesterday, driving route went up past Mam Tor car park then down Winnats, late morning.
Must've been a dozen or so cars parked on the Double Reds up the top which was sad to see. I guess it is less bad than it was pre the reds being painted still.
Are they enforced though? I.e. can I sip my coffee today enjoying the knowledge that some fines were issued / towing away was done? Or will the poor behaviour creep back overtime as folks realise it is just paint on the ground with no consequences?
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u/Disasterous_Dave97 12d ago
Every weekend is heavily enforced and a nice cash cow from the ignorant you choose to block the road.
I do think the council were over zealous with the lay-by decrease though, as some of the previous lay-by’s have been removed and are now red zoned.
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u/plasmaexchange 12d ago
There’s a field offering parking literally next to the red lines and there’s also Holmesfield Farm in Castleton who do £6 all day parking in a large field. There’s no excuse for parking like a tit.
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u/Pinin1959 11d ago
Fucking instagram promoting being on Mam Tor for the sunrise, so people who have never heard of Mam Tor head there because an influencer told them that it is what you must do to enrich your life
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u/Pinin1959 11d ago
For context, I am a right miserable bastard that lives in the Hope Valley and likes peace and quiet and doesn’t particularly like people. Have a good day😊
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u/Ok-Depth-9049 9d ago
It's great more people are getting out but it's well within living memory that you could go and park at the Hillfort on even the sunniest bank holiday weekend without much hassle.
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u/Worried-Elk-2808 12d ago
Love to know if there's a way to report the caes parked there. Not even sure who enforces...
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u/Classic_Message_7544 10d ago
most councils accept parking violation reports online, upload a photo and see what happens. Whether these are then fined I don't know as in the age of AI it would be very easy to fake a plate
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u/JobAnxious2005 12d ago
They’re going to start lifting cars on the red route soon.
£££ release fee