I have mentioned before visits to Stoneycroft Ghyll with people from a number of organisations and groups to discuss how to balance conservation and the needs of outdoor providers of ghyll scrambling. Well that project is now well underway. Bolts and chains have been installed along the side of the ghyll.The National Park provided funding for the bolts & chains and King Kong climbing installed them for us.
The new hardware has been installed so that it won’t be visible to passing walkers but will enable groups to use the ghyll for scrambling activities without causing erosion to its banks. Ghyll scrambling is an activity that has been growing rapidly in popularity in recent years. This project means that large numbers of people can use a route that minimises damage to vegetation. Ghylls often have their own distinct vegetation with some having very rare lichens for example.
I'm really pleased with this project. Working with lots of different organisations and partners has been challenging but it's great that we've all moved forward in the same direction.
Another big project is nearly complete when my volunteers helped me to transport a large section of tree trunk to the site beside the Trust shop.
This will serve as more seating at what is a superb view point looking across Derwentwater.
As you can see in the pictures, it was not the easiest task to move it into position. Fallen trees of this size are a precious resource so we thought very carefully about how best to use it. We hope that many of you will be able to enjoy the seat and the views.
Daisy here: I'm allowed to run and jump. Huzzah!!.
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