There were two teams out from Todmorden today:
Team 1: Ken and RJ completed the revetments (on Erringden 026) in Parrock Wood. On this path, there were initially three sections of revetment immediately before the bridge. We have now put in nine sections and have widened the path. This makes access to the bridge and the hillside beyond (which is a lovely bluebell wood) much easier and safer.
Team 2: Andrew, Catherine, David and Kasher worked on Long Lane/ Bean Hole bridleway (Tod BW 031)) to clear years (and years!) of mud and mulch from the worst sections. We were amazed to find a fantastic stoned surface below the accumulated mud, leaf mould and horse manure!
We also tried to sort out the stream which crosses the track at the far end of bridleway . . . this is still a 'work in progress'.
Many thanks to the residents of Bean Hole Head for allowing us to park in their yard, just metres away from the start of the bridleway.
Today's work has been funded by individual donations to CROWS and by Cragg Runners' "The Moors the Merrier" event in late 2025.
We will need to come back to remove the mud and mulch at the end of this route nearest to Matthew Lane . . . and to have another go at sorting out the stream!
Team 1:
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The location of the work on the revetments near Parrock Clough.
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The revetment and path a month ago . . .
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The widened and levelled path with revetments.
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The improved path before the stile.
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Team 2:
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The blue "pin" marks Long Lane, the site of today's work party.
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| The bridleway showing heavy usage by bikes. |
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| Years of accumulated leaves. |
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Catherine and Andrew: different techniques towards
the same goal . . . getting rid of the mulch. |
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David, Andrew and Catherine: shovelling techniques
in action. |
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| David and Andrew: Mmm! Time for a different plan. |
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Andrew, Kasher and David: wondering why they
signed up for this Friday's work party. |
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| Andrew: happy in his work! |
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| Trying to find a drain. |
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| Catherine developing her drainage expertise. |
