Today, Jerry and Frank S were out on the hillside above Boulder Clough where two finger-posts had been reported as out of place. The first post was where the bridleway (Sowerby Bridge 058) leaves New Lane. It had previously rotted at ground level and was too short to re-use as it was, but it could easily be extended by butt-joining an extra length of timber. The first two pictures show Frank checking it was upright before Jerry started filling the hole, and then the finished article standing vertical once more.
The second post was on the steep, narrow double-bend at Hollins Gate, where the footpath (Sowerby Bridge 061) joins Hollins Lane. The post had originally been in the ground, and then it had been screwed to the gate post, but when a new gate was installed it was left leaning against the wall. Once again we butt-extended the post and re-planted it in the ground. The photo shows the completed job.
This work was funded by public donations to CROWS. Thank you for your support. Thanks also to Hollins Gate for allowing us to park in their driveway, away from the very narrow road.
