At least it wasn't raining! It was however very soggy and muddy underfoot. A team comprising Linda, Jerry, Andy and Jak set off to tackle several blocked turnbys on this well-used bridleway with the aim of improving drainage and allowing the path to dry off.
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Blocked turnby
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| Blocked turnby |
We cleared out six turnbys and scraped as much mud off the path as possible. Some walkers were using the path and, sensibly, were wearing rubber boots. Boots will still be useful, but more of the water is now in the ditch rather than on the path!
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| Linda clearing the turnby |
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| Cleaned out turnby |
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| Jerry and Linda clearing overgrowth next to a turnby |
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| Jak and Andy scraping mud off the path |
After the mudlarking we did a preliminary survey of a footpath which runs down the hill alongside Blackshaw Clough. We did some investigative cutting back but the path is very overgrown as well as having significant drainage problems. We will return when it's drier to do a more extensive survey.
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| Lots of brambles, and water running over the path |
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| Slippery bridge needing some tlc |
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| Jerry and Andy clearing debris out of the brook |
Today's work was funded by donations to CROWS. Thank you to all our supporters.
