There were three teams out from Todmorden today:
Team 1: Andrew and Gareth returned to Greens Clough on Tod 068 to improve the steps and the crossing of the clough, and to install revetment. (See separate blog). Other than removing surplus timbers, this should be our last session here.
Team 2: Neil Mc and Kasher worked in Scaitcliffe Wood, on Tod 082, to install some revetment above a very steep slope and to widen the footpath. There is still much work to be done on this path but for the next work party we will be bringing tools and timber down from Flailcroft to the worksite - a much easier carry for the team.
Tem 3: Mick and Ken were working near Cranberry Dam on Tod 138 to improve a stile by constructing a third step on the downslope side. They also, along the TCW, cleared the brambles and soft rush that engulfed another stile and boardwalk which are scheduled for repair in the coming weeks.
Walkers were seen on two of the three paths worked on today. It is good to see people out and about even in this heat!
Today's work was funded by Todmorden Town Council (for Teams 1 and 2) and by Todmorden Wind Farm, through the Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) for Team 3.
Team 1:
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| Team 1 were working near Greens Clough, on the county boundary. |
Team 2:
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| The steep path through Scaitcliffe Wood. |
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| It's hard to convey how narrow and precipitous the path is. |
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| Neil Mc and the first length of revetment being prepared. |
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| The first revetment in place and the path being created. |
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| Both sections of revetment in place. The path is now wider . . . and safer. |
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| Only another 20+ steps to be checked - most will need replacing! |
Team 3:
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| Stile improvements near Cranberry Dam. |
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| The original stile built a few years ago by CROWS. |
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| Work in progress. |
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| The completed stile improvements. |