A bit more tidying up in Battlesden today. Replaced the broken finger arm by the church on BAT1. Could not fix the post at a strange angle Waymarking at the junction of BAT3 & BAT4 Clearing the gap where BAT4 emerges onto Hockliffe road. Tried to refix the finger arm, but the hedge cutter had […]
We also cleared vegetation from the intermediate gate of BAT2 and the bridge onto the Lane. This gate does not shut properly. Replaced four broken deck boards on TOD52 the Icknield Way path between Luton Road and Conger Lane. Top tip – mud on the deck boards keeps them moist and therefore aids rotting. By
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Went out today to clear the vegetation that closes in on the paths when they cross through a hedge. At MBR3 not only was the path getting impassable, the finger post had been hidden completely by the hedge. This does not only mean that walkers can’t find the path but it also means that when
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It is well know that dogs and cattle do not mix well. The cattle, are protective and inquisitive when dogs come near. A very sad event happened in April when cattle surrounded a lady walking her dog towards Luton road. The lady and dog were trampled by cattle. The local farmers and a passing cyclist
The bridle gate at Fancott on TOD51 has been repaired. This makes the bridleway more usable by riders. There is still more work to be done on the surface and fence.
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The gate to the north of Toddington Park has been difficult to open/close for a while now. the new owners at Toddington Park have ensured that it is repaired and it is now working fine. It does not shut automatically so please shut the gate after you to keep the sheep in the field!
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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
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Added a handrail, replaced waymark post and improved steps by the sewage works near Cowbridge farm (TOD45). Interesting challenge but worth several hours of effort. Part of Cowbridge walk. The sewage ‘works’ collects the sewage from Toddington in the large visible tank and when the level reaches a trigger level it pumps the sewage to
Replaced three waymark posts at Lodge farm (TOD22/TOD25) and south of woodland on TOD25. Each was rotten and been replanted several times so were about half the normal height! Also cleared some falling trees in the woodland. See them on the Lodge farm walk or the Harlington Wood End walk. The drive towards Lodge farm
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Tried clearing some of the ditch beside TOD99 with the intention to reduce the water on the path. Not really sure whether the ditch is the problem or whether it is just natural springs. Good to see it has been walked so well over the winter. The landowner does ask not to step over his