Six of us went to Bosley Cloud today to continue the job we began six weeks ago repairing a stretch of the Gritstone Trail near the summit. We worked alongside Cheshire Countryside volunteers Colin and Jim and spent the morning returfing eroded sides of the path by 'plug planting' heather sods cut from the heathland on either side.
The heather had come into bloom since our visit in July and the hillside was carpeted lilac and loud with the drone of bees. In the afternoon we changed jobs and redefined and rebuilt drainage channels across the footpath that we had built or repaired last time.
Tim Ryan (Ranger) had chalked up an A-board to explain the work we were doing and why and who was doing it:
During the day lots of people walked up and down the path and we chatted to several of them. Many expressed their appreciation of the work we were doing.
Lunch was taken at the summit where we had fabulous views north to Shining Tor, Shutlingsloe, Sutton Common, Macclesfield, Manchester and Alderley Edge.
As a treat for everyone Daniel had baked a Battenburg Cake and this was enjoyed at elevenses and at the end of the day.
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