Apparently, one of the reasons for resurfacing parts of the Greenway is to remove damage caused by encroaching tree roots. However, it is suspected that another cause might be the fact that Trekkers have traversed its length so many times over the last decade that there was an imminent danger our tandems would start causing ruts to appear in the tarmac.
Six tandems bravely pioneered a variation to the traditional SVGW route, by going via the Spen Valley Ringway, another disused West Yorkshire railway which parallels the Greenway, but on the opposite side of the Valley.
The route has been described as one of the most dramatic examples of railway architecture on any redundant railway- known as the Heckmondwike Cutting.
Once again, Paul demonstrated his lack of basic maths as he assured the group they’d be passing underneath five bridges/short tunnels in quick succession. Alas, the true number is obviously greater than the alleged five, although so awestruck by the dramatic scenery were the venturing Trekkers, no-one could actually recall the true number.
Clearly, a rerun with an abacus in hand is required!
Write up by Paul
This looks an interesting ride, I need to do it!
We are creating a groove. A rut goes at right angles to ones progress. Just thought people should know…….