The Fourth Bridge
On a route formerly inaccessible to walkers, the Fingle Woods volunteers have worked all summer to open a path along the stream in Hall’s Cleave.
There are four bridges in total, all constructed from local timber; Douglas fir and larch.
. Some days the volunteers display great fortitude and the effort and teamwork going into tying the reluctant branches into a tight bundle was quite formidable.
“Well, what are they for?” You may ask. Further downstream, the path finds its way along a narrow section by the bank that needs a little fortification. In future, the fascines will be used here as reinforcements, preventing erosion of the footpath.
Fortunately, the forecast for the day was for conditions to improve and, as the fog cleared, the sun forced its way through the trees. At the end of a busy day the volunteers fortified themselves with tea and biscuits. Once the task of tidying up the tools was done, they forged their way home.
Put your best foot forwards and go forth into the woods to enjoy a ramble round the brambles. May the force be with you!“Please accept my formal apologies!” by Matt Parkins
“Well, what are they for?” You may ask. Further downstream, the path finds its way along a narrow section by the bank that needs a little fortification. In future, the fascines will be used here as reinforcements, preventing erosion of the footpath.Fortunately, the forecast for the day was for conditions to improve and, as the fog cleared, the sun forced its way through the trees. At the end of a busy day the volunteers fortified themselves with tea and biscuits. Once the task of tidying up the tools was done, they forged their way home.Put your best foot forwards and go forth into the woods to enjoy a ramble round the brambles. May the force be with you!“Please accept my formal apologies!” by Matt Parkins
