Wednesday, 10 June 2026

PENNINE WAY AT CALLIS WOOD

 A short footpath cuts the corner of the track through Callis Wood. The path is on a slope, which was manageable until its use in a wet January (on the Montane Spine Race  trashed it into a muddy slide. 

The task for Ian S, Steve, Jan and Rich was to put in two flights of steps in order to prevent further erosion. This work was funded by a partnership between Calderdale Council Highways and Natural England (not the race organisers).


 The few remaining steps at the top of the slope were repaired and a new set of 'edged' were installed to cope with the incline. A new drain was also added to reduce further water erosion. 

Laying out and fixing the edges

Securing the frame with hex screws

 
A couple of walkers tested the work to their satisfaction
 

Meanwhile, further down the path a short steep slope was dealt with.


 Many thanks to the landowner for providing access to the path.