In 2015 & 2021 there was an application for a Solar farm at Chalgrave Manor Farm. Although granted, these applications expired and now the developer is planning to re-apply later this month. Solar panels will be fitted on the agricultural land highlighted by the red line on the above map. The panels will be visible …
If you are interested in Conservation, Path Maintenance, and even historical research then CBC are once again supporting the Parish Path Partnership groups. I notionally run one in Toddington and surrounds, but please contact Lindsay to find out more. Tom
With the help of Tom Hose we replaced the missing waymark post near Common Farm today (CHL4). The cross field path (CHL3) is still obstructed by a fence, this has been reported to CBC again. Yesterday did some cutting adjacent to Chalgrave church continuing to keep the brambles at bay!
A local group of interested folk have met in recent months to review the local rights of way network. We have met under the banner of the Toddington Multi-Access Forum. Last week we met with Central Bedfordshire Council representatives and explained our goals. The group has developed an aspirational map of where we would like …
On the bridleway (TOD51) at Fancott the farmer flailed the hedge, took out the secondary hedge that was developing and the electric fence last week. The Chiltern Society volunteers today tidied up the sides & did some extra strimming, got rid of several broken branches & trip hazards, swept the bridge and installed a new …
I have posted some information about the Theedway which was a historic route across the south the Chalton and Chalgrave which survives today as the Boundway byway and Featherbed Lane. It apparently links with the Icknield Way near the A6, which is a linkage we are seeking to re-establish as part of the M1-A6 link …
Out for a walk generally carry some tools just in case. Came across fallen tree on the Toddington/Chalton parish boundary. After a bit of effort we managed to clear the route. Part of the Icknield Way. It would benefit from some further cutting back.