Wednesday, 12 November 2025

HEPTONSTALL - Colden Clough

The path known as Heptonstall 042 provides a beautiful walk alongside Colden Water between Jack Bridge and Heptonstall. It includes a set of 11 steps that were in dire need of attention. Several steps were missing and some were still in place but completely rotten. A team of four, Andy, Ian S, Steve and Frank S, was needed not just for the work, but to carry all the timber and tools down the 100 steps from Shaw Bottom Farm. In spite of the rain, the job was completed and the steps are now greatly improved.

This work was funded by Heptonstall Parish Council and an individual donor. Thank you for your support.


Ian S just starting work on the top step

The completed steps