Wednesday, 5 August 2026

WAINSTALLS - mainly the Calderdale Way

 Rich, Angus and Ian S had four tasks to complete:

  • Cutting back a path below Hough Gate Farm
  • Replacing rotten steps and bridge slats above Castle Carr Road
  • Replacing a broken rail on the school path near the Old Delvers
  • Way marking off Bank House Lane  

Sunshine, rain, wind more sunshine, more rain, fantastic views. Today's work was funded by Calderdale Highways, Luddenden Conservation Society and donations to CROWS


 CALDERDALE WAY AT HOUGH GATE FARM

Path very overgrown between a wall and a fence. 

A little while later

Then on to the Calderdale Way above Castle Carr Road. 

Five steps had been identified as needing replacement (turned out to be seven!)

Three slats on the bridge were completely rotten and the waymark post was lying on the floor!

A good before and after

 
Couple of action shots



 Unfortunately we did not take any photos of the post, but it is now back up and showing people the way (which was not obvious). 

A very satisfying collection of jobs to complete. 

Then two small jobs on the way back - a replacement fence rail on the school path and some waymarking further down the hillside.