A small team comprising Linda, Jerry and Jak returned to this path between Ripponden Old Bank and Longley Lane.
It had rained all the previous day and this had caused there to be a considerable amount of water along the path at the start from the Ripponden Old Bank. We made a small channel to assist the flow on its downward trajectory.
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| Jerry and Linda working in a long puddle! |
The channels that had been dug out on previous visits had held and were seen to be draining the water down the hill in a more orderly fashion.
We returned to the very bad section before the first stile with the aim of keeping the water contained and providing a secure place for crossing the stream.
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| Jerry and Linda manoeuvring stone to provide a bridge |
Whilst getting very muddy indeed, we laid stone across and at both sides of the contained stream. We dug out some more channels in an effort to move water away from the path.
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| Steps across and beyond the stream; also embankment to retain water |
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| The crossing |
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| Looking downstream |
We are hopeful that the hillside will dry out a bit in time and that the water will go where it's been told to go. The drainage work has now been completed and we will return to work on two stiles before too long.
This work was made possible by donations to CROWS. Many thanks.
