There were two teams out from Todmorden today.
1) Ian V, David, Kasher and Gareth (on his first work party) were working on the footpath that goes alongside Ramsden Clough (Todmorden 133). This work follows on from Wednesday's efforts. The main tasks today were to widen two parts of the path (one close to the stream which crosses the path) and to install revetments. We had hoped to replace a few more steps but these will be sorted at a later date.
We will be returning in a week or so to repair more of the existing steps, add three additional steps to this newly created flight and to replace some bridge slats. We'll also do a check on today's revetments.
2) Neil M and Mick were working on drainage issues on the path (Todmorden 136) near Cranberry Dam. CROWS had been informed about difficult walking conditions, caused by poor drainage, between the two sets of boardwalks which we installed here about 18 months ago.
The work is being funded by a donation from the Todmorden Wind Farm Fund accessed through the 'Community Foundation for Calderdale'. Many thanks.
Details:
1) Ramsden Clough. Two areas of revetment to support the widened, contouring path have been built today. The revetment installed near to the stream means the more expensive alternative of a boardwalk may not be needed. However, we will monitor this area to check that the work done has solved the problems being experienced.
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| The footpath near the stream. |
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| Ian and David installing the revetment. |
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| The revetment and stream crossing. |
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| The second section of the path which needed widening and stabilising. |
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| Gareth and the widened path with the revetment installed. |
2) Cranberry Dam. A few years ago, CROWS received funding to undertake work near to Cranberry Dam. Although two sections of boardwalks were installed to cross the boggiest areas and significant efforts were made to improve the drainage, this stretch of path is still difficult to negotiate (especially so after heavy rains!). We have carried out additional drainage work to re-direct water so sections of the path may have a chance to dry out . . . but with current South Pennine rain levels reality may triumph over hopes!!
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| Mick and the drainage channels created. |
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| Water flowing away through the soft rush. |
