Category: Digging

  • Blacka Dig Day – Devils Elbow

    The excellent work that was done by the Wildlife Trust and assisted by us last year has had a bit of time to settle, it had also had quite a bit of rain on it (particularly in the last couple of weeks).

    So we thought it would be a good idea to go up and have a look at how the work has bedded in, clear out the drains and do what we need to keep it running sweetly and draining well. (more…)

  • Devil’s Elbow – Dig Day 2.0

    Heigh ho, heigh ho, it’s off to work we go……
    A Saturday morning in October and four mountain bikers are in their natural environment, Blackamoor’s superb Devil’s Elbow, doing the most unnatural things.  Nothing illegal mind, it’s just that where they’d normally be heading downhill, for once they’re reduced to labouring uphill pushing a wheelbarrow, a downright evil way to spend a sunny Saturday. (more…)