Friday, 10 October 2025

RYBURN - A58 Bridleway and The Riverside Path

Earlier in the week, Jerry repaired a fingerpost which was then reinstated on the A58 Telephone Box Path. This is what we call the bridleway which is midway between the turn to Swift Place and the start of Baitings Reservoir.

Reuse, recycle, this is a technique we use to enable fingerposts to last a bit longer


Fingerpost back in place showing the start of the bridleway

Later in the week, Jerry and Jak returned to the Telephone Box Path to cut back the dense foliage that had sprung up.

A real thicket to cut back


Now passable

Next we returned to the Riverside Path to clear the steps at Pretoria Bridge prior to the installation of a handrail to support walkers. The steps are steep and have worn down over the years.

Nice and clean


While we were there we cleaned up the bridge.

Scraping off the old leaves and mud


Sweeping up

Today's work was supported by Ripponden Parish Council. Many thanks to them.