Commented in favour of this.
I think the funding has already been secured from a bid last year but there is still the (big) problem of getting planning permission through and spending the funding before the deadlines.
The Health and Safety Laboratory have withdrawn their permission to reopen the High Peak Trail over their land, so it looks like the initial focus is now on the Matlock to Rowsley section.
Last time Peak Cycle Links tried to get planning permission there was a lot of local opposition, particularly around Rowsley and the permission was refused.
Can’t see Peak Rail having the funds to get to Bakewell on their own. They have objected to the cycling planning permissions in the past but hopefully they are on board this time.
Two key pieces of infrastructure that they would need to get to Bakewell could be delivered through this bid, a rail-suitable bridge being reconstructed over the A6 at Rowsley and the tunnel through the Haddon estate being reopened.
If they are serious about their stated aims their best chance is to work with the council and support the cycling bid IMO.