On a day which seemed to have all four seasons in one morning, the team of Kasher and RJ returned to Greenhurst Hey Clough to continue the step work (on Tod 017) started last Friday. We constructed one further box step and installed side timbers. We then infilled all of the steps and widening the pathway. We will need another session to reduce the mud on the steps by adding more shale.
We will return in the near future to put in a bridge over the clough and to further improve the route by repairing one stile and constructing a couple of steps.
This is a great location in which to work, but it doesn't offer many places to shelter when hailstones are hammering down . . . . which they did today!
Today's work has been generously funded by Todmorden Harriers. Many thanks.
Many thanks also to the occupants of West Hey Head Farm who allowed us to park in their yard - the shorter the distance we have to carry tools and timbers, the better!
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| The blue pin marks the location of today's tasks. |
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The steps at the start of the day.
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RJ putting in one of the supporting stobs for the
final step. |
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| Manoeuvring the step side timbers into place. |
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| Hail and sunshine . . . a day of contrasts! |
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| Gathering stone and shale from the clough. |
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The view from near today's worksite.
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The steps at the end of the day.
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