Today was Good Friday, and Todmorden was at rest . . . except for Mick and Neil M. who ventured out for a little light waymarking on routes Todmorden 028/029 on the slopes above Ashenhurst. The work was funded from general donations - thank you.
Detail
From the top of Ashenhurst Road we made our way to where the two paths cross, and sank two square-section posts to clarify the route.
This is little-frequented country with mixed vegetation and some original tree growth, home to abundant wildlife - we spotted a jay and a roe deer on our brief visit. A little way up 028 from the crossing one meets the large Ashenhurst Pond . . . and proceeding eastward along 029 we find a somewhat less impressive pond, named after its first discoverer.
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| Ashenhurst Pond |
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| Mick's Pond |
Having a little time to spare we went back to inspect the western section of 029, where we have worked several times before - most recently on 18th February. We found our drainage works holding up well; only a few small repairs were necessary. A fence repair on this route displayed a level of rustic craftsmanship . . . well beyond CROWS creativity!
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| Drainage still flowing. |
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| Mmm! Turner Prize material? |
