Longshaw's Moorland Discovery Centre and a hand-crafted footbridge are among the structures which have been recognised as part of the Peak District and South Yorkshire Countryside Awards 2008.

The awards, which are jointly-run by the Friends of the Peak District, the Campaign to Protect Rural England and the Peak District National Park Authority, aim to highlight the most impressive new buildings, structures and amenities in the countryside and judges picked the winners by looking for projects that were well-designed, skilfully-constructed, creative, informative and sensitive to their special environment.

Friends of the Peak District chief executive Carol Robinson said: "These outstanding projects blend innovation and sustainability with traditional designs and materials.

"They add to the beauty of the landscape and stand as beacons for others to follow."

The Moorland Discovery Centre in the Longshaw Estate has been given the award for countryside design for its use of natural timber to echo its woodland setting.

Judges praised the learning and interpretation centre, which was built by the Moors for the Future Partnership and National Trust, for its bold, airy, adaptable design and environment-friendly energy measures.

The Golden Clough footbridge in Grindsbrook near Edale, which was hand-carved by craftsman Robin Wood, has also been awarded as part of the scheme.

The bridge was built from a single sweet chestnut which grew near the site and judges said it "excelled in design and appeared to grow organically out of its landscape".

High Rake Lead Mine, near Great Hucklow, which has been restored by Peak District Mines Historical Society volunteers for the past eight years, was commended.

The awards will be presented by television presenter Julia Bradbury, president of Friends of the Peak District, and national park authority chairman Narendra Bajaria on November 18.