A team of four (Catherine, Duncan, Kasher and RJ) spent today cutting back Long Lane (Tod Bridleway 031).
This well-used bridleway has not had such an extensive "haircut" for a few years. The brambles, thankfully with very few blackberries left to pick, completely dominated some sections of the route. There were also a large number of small trees which, had they not been cut back, would have caused problems in future years. We have, where possible, removed overhanging branches to make this route much safer for horse riders and mountain bikers alike.
We will return, later in the autumn, to the end of the bridleway near to Baulk Head to see if we can, once and for all, sort out the drainage issues.
Many thanks to the residents of the house at the end of the bridleway who kindly allowed us to park in their yard.
Today's work has been funded by Todmorden Town Council. Many thanks for your continuing support.
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| The bridleway above Bean Hole Wood. |
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| The seat near to the top of the bridleway. |
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| The path gets narrower and narrower.... |
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| RJ and Catherine in cutting back mode. |
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| Brambles and trees getting a haircut. |
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| The cleared track down from the bench. |
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Duncan and Catherine on their way
back up the cleared track. |
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| End of session: Certainly a wider and clearer track. |
