Vegetation Clearance As the dry summer comes to an end we can expect lots of vegetation to grow again. Done some clearance in “the wet area” toward Chalgrave Manor (TOD79 & TOD99), more to do. The intention is to clear back the vegetation so that the wind and sun can help keep it dry. Although […]
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Dropshort Marsh boardwalk I was made aware that the boardwalk at Dropshort Marsh had dropped a couple of weeks ago. Once reported to CBC their immediate response was that might need to close the path until they can find budget to be able to get a contractor to repair. I added some warning signs, as
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Last Wednesday (18th June) we welcomed the Chiltern Society, North Chilterns Path Maintenance Volunteers to the Glebe in Toddington. On a very hot day they cleared vegetation in the Glebe to make the paths more accessible. Thank fully two out of three tasks were in the shade but after three hours the team set of
Glebe bridges We have continued cleaning bridges to reveal condition of deck boards, such as the two bridges at the bottom of the Glebe, which were acceptable, but the centre bridge in the Glebe had a broken board and couple very dangerous. So this become an immediate replacement, there are others that need replacement when
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Cowbridge to Woodcock Wood Have done a few things on this path (TOD47). Cleaned the bridge over the River Flit, which revealed a rotten deck board, so replaced the board. The bridge by Woodcock Wood also had several rotten boards which we have replaced. One of the supports for the handrails was rotting so have
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Conger Lane We have cleared more mud from the footpath that leaves the end of Conger Lane (TOD52). See the previous post for more details. Footpath towards Old Park farm This path (TOD42) goes from Griffin farm and from behind the cemetery down the hill towards the Bridleway road and Old Park farm. We have
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Back on the 4th Feb the Ramblers Ripple group did clearance in Sundon on footpath 1 (SUN1) in conjunction with CBC. This also forms part of the Chiltern Way through the Open Access land at the former Sundon Quarry. Thnaks for helping to keep the paths usable.
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At the bottom of Conger Lane is footpath (TOD52) which continues on a former farm track down to a kissing gate. Over the recent months there has been work to clear vegetation and a fallen tree. Several sections of the path get muddy. The section shown in the photos has ground water emerging from the
Over the festive season had a go a three main paths/bridleways – good exercise, even if cold at times. The Chalgrave church and the Conger Lane path form part of the Icknield Way. Chalgrave church The bridleway (CHA25) from Chalgrave church down to Chalgave manor has been a challenge to bring back into a broad
Over the last few weeks we have been clearing encroaching vegetation at the Glebe, most notably the path from Willow Way gate down to the stream. This path has become narrow as the vegetation from both side has progressively narrowed the path. This time of year is ideal for cutting back the brambles after fruiting