The following two photos are of the lowest section of path, that we completed first, so it's had the longest time to "green-up".
Lower Section (before)
Lower section (after)
As we progress higher up the hill the work has been more recently completed so this is reflected in the development of the grass.You can see in the following two photos how we wind the path through the eroded area, this reduces the gradient and also helps the path appear more natural, much like the difference between a canal and a meandering river.
Middle section (before)
Middle section (after)
The final pair of photographs show a section of path towards the top. We've completed more work above it but the grass seed has only just started germinating.
Upper section (before)
Upper section (after)
We'll be back working on the path next year so we'll put more grass seed down on any bare areas and, if required, revisit the path in future years to put extra seed down. We'll then let nature do it's thing and allow any wild seeds from the surrounding vegetation take hold and eventually we'll be left with a much narrowed and sustainable footpath winding it's way through the heather and bilberry up to the Hole in the Wall.
