Examples of projects that were funded in 2007 are:

Tom Gill footpath just outside Coniston - a National Trust managed project

The Tom Gill footpath runs up through the attractive wooded gill, also known as Glen Mary, past Tom Gill waterfall and is a very well used route by visitors to Tarn Hows.

Sections of the path needed pitching (where stones are to be taken from the river bed, and placed to assist walkers and to stabilise the path itself). Drainage from the path needed to be improved.

One of the revetment walls (holding the path up alongside the waterfall) was partially collapsed. At this point, many walkers leave the path to gain a better view of the waterfall. The whole of this section of wall was rebuilt and made more secure. Due to the huge popularity of this footpath, maintenance of this kind is essential to conserve woodland plants and tree roots and to ensure there is a path surface that will last.

Long Meg Path

The Long Meg Path is an ancient way leading from the top of Kirk Bank (near Glassonby) along a lonning to Long Meg Stone Circle (near Little Salkeld). For many years this ancient path was lost to walkers way due to lack of signage, obstructions and being completely overgrown.

Thankfully recent work has opened up this route as part of the Discover Eden project. It now offers splendid views across to the Lake District Fells, and gives walkers a safe traffic free route to Long Meg form Daleraven Bridge. Until regular usage helps keep the path clear for use it needs a helping hand to keep the overgrowth at bay. Monies raised continue to enable estate workers to trim back overhanging vegetation to keep this ancient route open to all.

Cat Bells Terrace Path.

The Cat Bells Terrace Path provides access for all high above Derwent Water, from Gutherscale to Manesty The public bridleway receives a large amount of use throughout the year from foot and wheel, from a wide variety of user groups. The path needs to be maintained to a high standard so as to continue to provide access for all.

Maintenance requires fifty tonnes of hardcore to be purchased annually. This material is laid down by National Trust staff and volunteer groups, manually and by a hired mechanical digger. Donations towards the annual maintenance programme will help fund the installation of more drainage and the re-surfacing of the path.

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