Project Title

PANORAMIC VIEWING POINT

Code

R1

Project summary

A substantially built viewing point at the trig point above Ewden Valley showing all the locations that can be seen from that site. A metal plate built into concrete or stone would be difficult to move, but would probably be prone to graffiti; to avoid this the same thing can be done using a map/leaflet which people can take to a specific location. After orienting themselves with a landmark, other features can be distinguished.

Example of good practice: there are numerous examples of viewing points all over the country.

Project management

Installation and monitoring of the view point for damage. Monitoring of numbers of leaflets and important changes to the view being noted.

Project locations

Information to be provided

Planning permission

YES

Project links

Heritage Trail (T2) and other trails.
Local distinctiveness.

Economic Implications

Funding - set up costs

Viewing point construction and/or leaflet production.
Launch event.
The view point and leaflet could be sponsored by business or Peak District National Park.

Funding - running costs

Repairing vandalism and reproduction of leaflet.

Employment

Local contractors to construct and maintain the view point and produce the leaflet.

Tourism

An excellent tourist attraction, at one of the highest points in the Stocksbridge area.

Social Implications

Community involvement

Community consultation. Community could have input into information and sights to be included in view point leaflet.

Schools involvement

Schools could used the viewing point for projects in history and geography.

Recreational benefits

A great way to draw people out to use open spaces more and provide information on the Stocksbridge area.

Environmental Implications

Local Agenda 21

This project will help people to focus on their local area.

Wildlife

N/A

Project viability

Constraints

Vandalism of view point.