A detailed information site for residents of Whaley Bridge and nearby communities. Comprehensive information about the proposed “Peak Cluster” Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project and pipeline.
Website last updated 25 October 2026.
Public meeting in Whaley Bridge
Monday 2nd November, 7pm|Whaley Bridge Bowling Club, 43 Buxton Road, SK23 7HX
Public meeting in Whaley Bridge at the Bowling Club on Monday 2nd November. Organized by Action Against Carbon Capture and Storage (AACCS).
Our website is not affiliated with AACCS but we feel this is an important meeting that residents should attend if at all possible.
Public meeting in Chapel-en-le Frith
Wednesday 4th November, 7pm|Chapel en le Frith Town Hall, Market Street, Chapel en le Frith, SK23 0HP
We hope you will find this information resource useful. It is not affiliated with, or financed by, any company, business or campaign group. It is an information resource for the people of Whaley Bridge and other nearby communities, aimed at providing information about the Peak Cluster project. The website is built and maintained by local residents.
What is “Peak Cluster”?
Peak Cluster is a plan to capture the carbon dioxide (CO₂) generated during the manufacture of cement and lime in the Peak District. This CO₂ would be transported by pipeline for permanent storage beneath the seabed in the Irish Sea. The scheme would be a major national engineering project, decided through a Development Consent Order rather than ordinary local planning.
Read more about the Peak Cluster Project
What is the route planned for the pipeline?
Present plans for Peak Cluster indicate the pipeline would pass very close to Whaley Bridge. Although the route is not finalised, published “scoping zones” show roughly where the corridor could run through the Upper Goyt valley and surrounding settlements.
Explore the route corridor
How will the project impact Whaley Bridge?
If the pipeline goes ahead it may have a major impact on Whaley Bridge. During construction, significant disruption might be expected — working corridors, HGV traffic, noise and restricted hours. Once operational, the safety of a dense-phase CO₂ pipeline should be subject to close scrutiny.
Construction and safety
Environmental effects on Whaley Bridge and the local area
The Whaley Bridge area is rich in beautiful landscapes, precious ecosystems and archaeological sites. There are many questions about the impact of a major construction project on habitats, watercourses, farmland and the setting of the Peak District National Park.
Environmental impactsNEWS, Document library and resources
There is a lot of information available that relates to the Peak Cluster project and related subjects. The library gathers material for anyone who wants to dive deeper — carbon capture and storage, engineering, safety, finance, environment, news, and more. It will grow over time, so visit frequently.
Open the libraryHow to have your say about Peak Cluster
You can get involved and make your voice heard. This section covers the DCO process, registering as an interested party, and ways of contacting local representatives so you can give your opinions on the project.
Have your sayLinks to other related sites
A selection of external independent websites with further information about the Peak Cluster project and related matters focused on the High Peak area .
- Project Peak Valley Risk
Project Peak Valley Risk exists to make the actual safety implications of this route visible to the communities it would pass through — using public data, transparent methodology, and openly published results.
- Indicative CO₂ pipeline dispersion modelling
Independent technical evaluation of potential high-pressure CO₂ pipeline release scenarios. Output intended for community and council awareness; not a substitute for any operator's formal Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA).