Andrew, David and Kasher replaced a small dilapidated boardwalk on the Calderdale Way between Great Rock and Hippins Bridge on Blackshaw 055.
The boardwalk was short, with 2.2 m stringers, and crosses a small goit on Staups Moor. We were not able to park the vehicle close to the job so had a significant carry of timbers and tools to the worksite. When we started to dismantle the old boardwalk we wondered how it had managed to stay together! Rot was extensive in one of the stringers and all of the cross-treads had seen better days.
On a day that had ideal weather for walking, we saw no-one neither on this path nor on the bridleway which runs at right angles to the Calderdale Way. Where have all the walkers, horse riders and cyclists gone?
Today's work has been funded by Calderdale Ramblers. Many thanks.
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The Calderdale Way above Hippins and the site of the new boardwalk.
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| The old boardwalk with cross-treads in poor condition. |
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| Close-up: damage and decay. |
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The dismantling begins: Andrew in work mode.
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Positioning and levelling: teamwork from Andrew and David.
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| Synchronised hammering: Cross-treads being nailed in place. |
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Anchoring stobs being hammered in place. They
ensure the boardwalk remains fixed and level.
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The new boardwalk - complete with
side trims and staples. |
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| End of session: Andrew in relax mode! |
