Flagging Up Hazards

Several people have slipped on the new flagstones across Cowsick bog. These were installed at great expense using helicopters and a dedicated team from the National Trust.

The winter hazards in freezing conditions are well known. Now, during a dry summer spell, most of the flagstones are wet and greasy.

What seems to have happened is that rushes growing right up to the path are shading over the route giving little chance for drying out. Previously the route taken by people was less narrow leading to a broadening out which kept vegetation down and allowing a slightly wider pathway to dry out.