On a hottish day, Jak and Eleanor set out to dismantle a broken down ladder stile next to Parrock Nook Farm. It had been reported as dangerous by a member of the public but before deciding to repair or replace it, we checked with the farmer because there was a broken metal gate nearby which seemed to be permanently open and had clearly been providing a viable alternative for many years !
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Eleanor just checking the OS app to make sure where the footpath actually runs!
Getting there ! But what to do with the wood?
Luckily the car wasn't far from the site but there was a lot of it.
The stile has gone and the wood removed but a couple of deep-seated stumps remain. These will be removed on Monday and when we return, there is a small gate in the wall next to the oak tree in the middle of the picture which needs a bit of attention and waymarking. This will then form a useful path up to Height at the top and join a path round the hillside to Ryburn Reservoir.
If circumstances change we will obviously need to re-consider replacing the stile.
This work was funded by a generous grant from Ripponden Parish Council
