By Lenny Hill

Having struggled up the hill from Totley we reach the bench below Lenny Hill and the junction of two bridleways and two paths. For many years this has been a favourite place to sit and stare.


It's appearace has declined over the last two years sadly. In fact its once intimate and peaceful character has changed into something akin to a motorway junction. Two years ago SWT decided to repair a path section and felt the need to bring unsuitable motor vehicles along. Rubble was left at various points and some piles are still visible. Then their fencing contractors brought more vehicles up to enhance the site with the delectable barbed wire further down the bridleway. The trucks scored over the newly surfaced track and what is left now looks as if it has been an unfinished training exercise for road constructors.