The main job this week was to reinstate an ‘access for all’ path that runs along the side of Catbells – this is a path that enables access for wheelchairs so it needs to have a level surface. Last winter was generally quite dry but there were occasional heavy downpours where the water flowed over the path creating some gullies so some sections of the path needed levelling and resurfacing.
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| Winter damage to path |
Now that it is level again it is possible for visitors to get away from the road and traffic on a path that is in a fantastic elevated position looking across Derwentwater to the eastern side of Borrowdale.
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| Repair underway |
In clear, sunny weather the views are spectacular. In wet, windy weather there is a great sense of isolation and escape.
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| View across Derwentwater. |
The Easter break is rapidly approaching now so we are expecting large numbers of people to be arriving soon. From now the Trust’s ranger service will operate seven days per week so we will be on 7 day rotas.
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| If you spot Reiver, I'll be close by! |
We have already had some problems with litter and fires and it’s inevitable that there will be more as visitor numbers rise. Rangers will be busy clearing sites where necessary, checking that there are no avoidable dangers and generally communicating with visitors about the area and perhaps recommending appropriate walks and activities.
All we need now is for people to dress for the weather and to get out and enjoy themselves.
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