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3rd Mar 2005, 16:17
From David Robinson update on the Parkamoor road Lake district.
Hello all,
tHE U5051 Parkamoor WILL BE OPEN FOR March 2005
Given the very cold and dry end to January 2005, the route is
relatively dry. There are some water-filled potholes towards
Nibthwaite but the level terrace near High Parkamoor is dry. I have to
report that the route to and from High Nibthwaite is still
blocked by two large trees at grid refs. SD 3008 9096 and SD 3020 9118
(either side of the steep section by Selside Beck).
Motorcyclists, mountain bikers and walkers are able to pass but 4x4s
and horse-riders will not get through. I informed the National
Trust of this last month but they have not yet cleared these
obstructions. Please be patient - those from further afield than
Cumbria may not realise the extent of the damage from the January storm
and National Trust properties around Coniston and Grizedale
were very badly hit.
The trees are lying across dry stone boundary walls which may come down
if attempts are made to clear the trees. The Trust also has
skilled foresters who may be able to salvage some usable timber from
the wind-blow. I will contact the Trust again and let you know
when the route is open again.
Please pass this message on to anyone else you know and forward on any
e-mail addresses to me so I can add them to this circulation
list. I will get the NPA's communication team to update the website
today.
Regards,
Dave Robinson
Trails Adviser
Lake District National Park Authority
01539 792649
www.lake-district.gov.uk
Hello all,
tHE U5051 Parkamoor WILL BE OPEN FOR March 2005
Given the very cold and dry end to January 2005, the route is
relatively dry. There are some water-filled potholes towards
Nibthwaite but the level terrace near High Parkamoor is dry. I have to
report that the route to and from High Nibthwaite is still
blocked by two large trees at grid refs. SD 3008 9096 and SD 3020 9118
(either side of the steep section by Selside Beck).
Motorcyclists, mountain bikers and walkers are able to pass but 4x4s
and horse-riders will not get through. I informed the National
Trust of this last month but they have not yet cleared these
obstructions. Please be patient - those from further afield than
Cumbria may not realise the extent of the damage from the January storm
and National Trust properties around Coniston and Grizedale
were very badly hit.
The trees are lying across dry stone boundary walls which may come down
if attempts are made to clear the trees. The Trust also has
skilled foresters who may be able to salvage some usable timber from
the wind-blow. I will contact the Trust again and let you know
when the route is open again.
Please pass this message on to anyone else you know and forward on any
e-mail addresses to me so I can add them to this circulation
list. I will get the NPA's communication team to update the website
today.
Regards,
Dave Robinson
Trails Adviser
Lake District National Park Authority
01539 792649
www.lake-district.gov.uk