There were two teams out from Todmorden today:
Team 1: Gareth and Neil Mc were working in Ewood Wood on right-of-way Tod 080 which forms part of the Calderdale Way. The tasks were to widen the footpath and to shore up the stream side (See separate Blog). We will return to work on more of the footpath, cut back the Rhododendron and install some revetment further down the hillside.
Team 2: It was a return visit to Ashes Lane (Tod BW 022) for Andrew, Catherine and Kasher to complete the steps on this short section of the Calderdale Way (on Tod 017); to cut back the overgrowing vegetation; to add staples to stile treadboards; and to clear more of the turn-bys.
We will return to Ashes Lane in the next few weeks to cut back some of the bilberries and heather and to re-inspect the drainage issues. A local resident (thanks, Jim) has said that he would help by resetting some of the slightly out-of-line turn-by stones.
Many thanks to residents at Lower Winsley Farm and Millers Lodge for allowing the teams to park on their land. A reduced carrying distance for timber and tools is always welcome.
Today's work has been funded by very generous individual donations to CROWS. Thank you for helping to keep our footpaths and bridleways open in this delightful walking area.
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| The blue "pin" shows the location of the Calderdale Way crossing Ashes Lane (Team 2) |
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| Today's work site for Team 1, the entrance to Ewood Wood. |
Team 2:
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| Andrew starting on the second flight of steps. |
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Catherine sorting out staples on the stile
treadboards . . . with 'The Pike' in the background!
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Andrew continuing his single handed challenge of
step replacement.
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| The completed flight (towards Tod). |
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The completed flight (away from Tod).
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Catherine clearing out one of the turn-bys.
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| Catherine, and another cleared turn-by. |
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| Well the water has to go somewhere! |
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| Cutting back overhanging branches on this BW. |
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| Trying out the new pruning saw. |
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| Andrew and a sheltered, sunny spot for lunch. |
