Wednesday, 7 January 2026

RYBURN - Path 62 from Haven to Ripponden Old Bank

 First session on this great old route along the hillside above the Ripponden Valley. Guy, Andy Ian S, Rich, Steve, Jerry and Angus tackled several cutting back jobs (mainly holly), removal of two fallen trees, several drainage issues, waymarking, and fixing a stile. Plenty more to do on this route! Today's work was funded by Calderdale Highways. 

At the start of the path we cut back the holly and added a waymark. 

Before and after

Through one of the lovely stone squeeze stiles

Holly tree cut back to make a way through

Repairing a broken wall next to a stile

Channeling the water across the path

Awkward crossing before tree removal and water channeling (needs a bit more work)

Getting back to the car!