Guy and Rich had planned to visit 3 sites - a waymark post on the ground at Drapers Corner, cutting back at Pike Stone Bank and a low post out of the ground on the Calderdale Way below Slack. These three jobs were funded by Heptonstall Parish Council.
With a bit of time to spare, we also went and dealt with encroaching gorse and brambles on the Pennine Way off Edge Lane. Too many sites for a map!
Drapers Corner
The waymark post had been out of the ground for some time, but we managed to reinstate it in a slightly better position.
Nearby we discovered a wonderful cast iron bench which, although in reasonable condition, needs a bit of TLC. It was obviously put in decades ago to give a fantastic view of the Crimsworth Valley. However, best to pay a visit now before the silver birch tree (right in the line of sight) bursts into leaf!
Pike Stone Bank
Encroaching brambles on this popular path (Calderdale Way and Pennine Way Loop) were already becoming a nuisance and making the path very narrow. A severe 'haircut' was needed.
Calderdale Way below Slack
Having some time to spare, we went to the Pennine Way off Edge Lane to cut back some brambles but mainly to deal with the encroaching gorse that was making the path very narrow . . . and a scratchy experience for walkers!
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| Work in progress |
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| All cut back |
