Daisy Bank Clough - the final session!
Ian V and Frank H finished off the work needed in this delightful secluded clough. Needless to say, the weather was fine!
This is a view down the steps that we constructed last week:
Today's task was to build steps up from the metal gate so they would sweep round to link in with the in-filled end section of the footbridge.
It is difficult to judge depths from the picture, but about four 200 mm risers may be needed
This picture shows work in progress:
The lead-in from the gate rises up one step (not in picture), has been levelled and has a section of revetment (barely visible) installed at the left-hand edge to stop wash-down of material into the stream below.
This section of path has been consolidated with a layer of textile and aggregate.
Two other risers have been put in place. Their tread areas will need levelling and consolidating before the next step is aligned to get walkers up to the footbridge . . .
. . . and here it is . . .
. . . courtesy of heavy duty barrowing of aggregate in an almost-under-control wheelbarrow!
This work now links together a right-of-way, a footbridge and the path coming from Daisy Bank Barn. The next picture show a view up the whole flight.
We were very pleased with the outcome of all the work done here by various teams of CROWS.
Some aspects of the job presented technical difficulties. e.g.The ground varied between being too hard (so driving pilot holes for stobs was energy sapping) or too soft (so extra long stobs and interlocking sections of revetment had to be used).
Overall, however, this job is a good example of meeting the essential criteria of being safe, secure, functional, durable and aesthetically pleasing.
We also had a lunchtime visit from Mick C but we are still not sure whether he was rendered speechless by the quality of the work or because his mouth was full of sandwich!
Today's job was funded by the landowner who was generous both with his praise and a supply of aggregate. Many thanks. Further information about the accommodation facilities at Daisy Bank can be found at www.daisybankcamp.co.uk
