This was a follow-up visit by Jan and Gareth to sort out some drainage prior to re-laying new aggregate. The fingerpost issue had already been sorted by someone (thank you) so we had time to start the cutting back work on Midgehole Lane. This work was funded by donations to CROWS.
Carla, Rich D, Jerry and Sean went to clear this path for a third time in so many years. There were several recurring problems of encroaching vegetation - mainly Brambles and Snowberry. This work was funded by the Luddenden Mayor's fund.
The problem with this section of path is that the Brambles are rooted in the stone walls and overgrow onto the steps every year. It's not clear what the long term solution is!
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| The problem |
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| After clearance |
THE SNOWBERRY
A rapacious plant that can easily disguise a footpath.
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| There is a path somewhere |
We also identified a possible safety issue due to a collapsed fence at the top of the stone steps.
Catherine & Richard A were allocated the job of cutting back on the bridleway that leads from Lobb Mill car park and then on the path from Rodwell End (see map). The latter was particularly overgrown in places. Fortunately the pair finished just before the rain set in for the day.
Today’s work was funded by Todmorden Town Council. Thank you.
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| The team worked on the paths between the blue crosses. |
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| This bridleway quickly gets overgrown so CROWS visit regularly to cut back. |
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| Richard A removes some low-hanging branches. |
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| This holly bush, on the second path, needed a trim. |
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| Other parts were very overgrown. |
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| The team cut their way through. |
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| And found this little treasure. |
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| And this beauty. |
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| Plus a nice view of the Pike. |
Mick & Gareth braved the weather forecast and set out across Todmorden Moor to reset some of the marker posts on the Todmorden Geological Trail. These regularly fall foul of the sheep & cattle on the moor which use them as handy rubbing posts!
The weather stayed fine until we reached the very far end of the trail at which point it started raining! One or two posts have gone completely astray and will need to be replaced. All the others are now upright again, helping to guide walkers around this fascinating route through Todmorden's geological & industrial history. Check out the Heart of the Pennines website for more information or buy our newly reprinted walkers' map from Todmorden Information Centre.
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| The miscreants responsible for pushing over this marker post |
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| Mick next to one of the Trail information boards |
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| The rain sets in - spot the wind turbine! |
Duncan, Dave and RJ worked at two locations.
1. Langfield Common new finger post erected, drainage and old waymark posts straightened.
2. Obadiah Wood platform constructed around previously installed bench.